To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit coercing protected adults to send or otherwise transmit an intimate visual depiction, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 7715

119th Congress

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit coercing protected adults to send or otherwise transmit an intimate visual depiction, and for other purposes.

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Introduced:Feb 25, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Haley Stevens

D - MI

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Summary

HR 7715 would make it a federal crime to coerce or pressure vulnerable adults into creating and sending sexually explicit images or videos of themselves. The bill aims to protect adults who may be particularly susceptible to exploitation—such as elderly individuals, people with disabilities, or those in dependent care situations—from being forced into sharing intimate content against their will.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced2/25/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit coercing protected adults to send or otherwise transmit an intimate visual depiction, and for other purposes.

HR 7715 would make it a federal crime to coerce or pressure vulnerable adults into creating and sending sexually explicit images or videos of themselves. The bill aims to protect adults who may be particularly susceptible to exploitation—such as elderly indivi

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HR 7715 would make it a federal crime to coerce or pressure vulnerable adults into creating and sending sexually explicit images or videos of themselves. The bill aims to protect adults who may be particularly susceptible to exploitation—such as elderly individuals, people with disabilities, or those in dependent care situations—from being forced into sharing intimate content against their will.

Bill Number: 7715
Introduced: 2/25/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Title: To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit coercing protected adults to send or otherwise transmit an intimate visual depiction, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 7715
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 2/25/2026
Summary: HR 7715 would make it a federal crime to coerce or pressure vulnerable adults into creating and sending sexually explicit images or videos of themselves. The bill aims to protect adults who may be particularly susceptible to exploitation—such as elderly individuals, people with disabilities, or thos

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

HR 7715 would make it a federal crime to coerce or pressure vulnerable adults into creating and sending sexually explicit images or videos of themselves. The bill aims to protect adults who may be particularly susceptible to exploitation—such as elderly individuals, people with disabilities, or those in dependent care situations—from being forced into sharing intimate content against their will.

Last updated: 2/26/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates new federal criminal penalties for anyone who uses threats, intimidation, or coercion to force vulnerable adults to produce or transmit intimate images
Extends existing protections beyond minors to include 'protected adults' who may be especially vulnerable to exploitation due to age, disability, or dependency
Addresses a growing form of abuse and exploitation that targets adults in caregiving situations, nursing facilities, or those with cognitive impairments
Provides law enforcement with tools to prosecute perpetrators who use digital technology to exploit and victimize vulnerable populations

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This legislation would primarily protect elderly Americans, adults with physical or cognitive disabilities, and those in dependent care arrangements from sexual exploitation and coercion. If passed, it would give federal prosecutors the ability to charge caregivers, family members, or others who exploit positions of power to force vulnerable adults into creating intimate content. The bill would also send a clear message that this form of abuse will be treated as a serious federal crime, potentially deterring would-be offenders.

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Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7715, 119th Congress (2026). "To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit coercing protected adults to send or otherwise transmit an intimate visual depiction, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7715

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