The data describes the number of U.S. states with state sexting laws, by policy implementation. As of November 2016, 25 states had sexting laws but only 9 explicitly included the word sexting. A total of 6 states included the potential for felony punishment in their sexting laws.
Sexting law | 25 |
Includes sexting | 9 |
Addresses under 18 sending | 23 |
Addresses under 18 receiving | 21 |
Penalty: diversion | 11 |
Penalty: informal | 11 |
Penalty: misdemeanour | 16 |
Penalty: felony | 6 |
Revenge porn law | 33 |