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Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.145e (2026)

Dissemination of sexually explicit visual material of another person; prohibition; exceptions; other violations of law; violation; penalty; definitions.

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THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE


Act 328 of 1931


750.145e Dissemination of sexually explicit visual material of another person; prohibition; exceptions; other violations of law; violation; penalty; definitions.

Sec. 145e.

    (1) A person shall not intentionally and with the intent to threaten, coerce, or intimidate disseminate any sexually explicit visual material of another person if all of the following conditions apply:

    (a) The other person is not less than 18 years of age.

    (b) The other person is identifiable from the sexually explicit visual material itself or information displayed in connection with the sexually explicit visual material. This subdivision does not apply if the identifying information is supplied by a person other than the disseminator.

    (c) The person obtains the sexually explicit visual material of the other person under circumstances in which a reasonable person would know or understand that the sexually explicit visual material was to remain private.

    (d) The person knows or reasonably should know that the other person did not consent to the dissemination of the sexually explicit visual material.

    (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to any of the following:

    (a) To the extent content is provided by another person, a person engaged in providing:

    (i) An interactive computer service as that term is defined in 47 USC 230;

    (ii) An information service, telecommunications service, or cable service as those terms are defined in 47 USC 153;

    (iii) A commercial mobile service as defined in 47 USC 332;

    (iv) A direct-to-home satellite service as defined in 47 USC 303(v); or

    (v) A video service as defined in 2006 PA 480, MCL 484.3301 to 484.3315.

    (b) A person who disseminates sexually explicit visual material that is part of a news report or commentary or an artistic or expressive work, such as a performance, work of art, literary work, theatrical work, musical work, motion picture, film, or audiovisual work.

    (c) A law enforcement officer, or a corrections officer or guard in a correctional facility or jail, who is engaged in the official performance of his or her duties.

    (d) A person disseminating sexually explicit visual material in the reporting of a crime.

    (3) This section does not prohibit a person from being charged with, convicted of, or punished for another violation of law committed by that person while violating or attempting to violate this section.

    (4) A person who violates subsection (1) is guilty of a crime and punishable as provided in section 145f.

    (5) As used in this section:

    (a) "Disseminate" means post, distribute, or publish on a computer device, computer network, website, or other electronic device or medium of communication.

    (b) "Nudity" means displaying a person's genitalia or anus or, if the person is a female, her nipples or areola.

    (c) "Sexually explicit visual material" means a photograph or video that depicts nudity, erotic fondling, sexual intercourse, or sadomasochistic abuse.

History: Add. 2016, Act 89, Eff. July 25, 2016

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2004–2025 · leading case: People v. Tombs, 679 N.W.2d 77 (Mich. Ct. App. 2004).
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People v. Tombs, 679 N.W.2d 77 (Mich. Ct. App. 2004). “145c(4) was punishable as a misdemeanor, but that a violation of the current MCL 750.145e(4) is punishable as a felony.”
Phipps v. Romanowski, 566 F. Supp. 2d 638 (E.D. Mich. 2008). “On May 15, 2003, the petitioner pleaded no contest in the Newaygo County, Michigan circuit court to one count of child sexually abusive activity in violation of Michigan Compiled Law § 750.145e(2). The charge was based on the accusation that the petitioner coerced two minor…”
Am. Fam. Connect Prop. & Cas. Ins. Co. v. Williams (E.D. Mich. 2024). · cites it 8× “Nonetheless, the insurer argues that coverage is not available because Bellestri accuses Williams of an act that violates MCL 750.145e – Dissemination of sexually explicitly visible material of another person.”
People of Michigan v. John Dereck Mahl (Mich. Ct. App. 2025). “Defendant was found not guilty of three counts of intentional dissemination of sexual material, MCL 750.145e. After sentencing, -4- defendant moved for a new trial, or alternatively an evidentiary hearing, asserting a Brady2 violation as well as ineffective assistance of counsel.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.145e(1) — 1 case
Am. Fam. Connect Prop. & Cas. Ins. Co. v. Williams (E.D. Mich. 2024). “Nonetheless, the insurer argues that coverage is not available because Bellestri accuses Williams of an act that violates MCL 750.145e – Dissemination of sexually explicitly visible material of another person.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.145e(2) — 1 case
Phipps v. Romanowski, 566 F. Supp. 2d 638 (E.D. Mich. 2008). “On May 15, 2003, the petitioner pleaded no contest in the Newaygo County, Michigan circuit court to one count of child sexually abusive activity in violation of Michigan Compiled Law § 750.145e(2). The charge was based on the accusation that the petitioner coerced two minor…”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.145e(4) — 1 case
People v. Tombs, 679 N.W.2d 77 (Mich. Ct. App. 2004). “145c(4) was punishable as a misdemeanor, but that a violation of the current MCL 750.145e(4) is punishable as a felony.”
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