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Wisconsin Senate approves ‘upskirting’ penalties

October 20, 2015 By Bob Hague

Legislation that would toughen criminal penalties for the practice of “upskirting” has cleared the state Senate and is ready for Governor Scott Walker’s signature. Upskirting refers to using a cell phone or other device to secretly capture an image of a person’s genitals or breasts without the consent of the victim.

Advocates say current law does little to protect people from becoming victims, largely because of a loophole that limits criminal charges if the victim was clothed. For example, if a victim is wearing underwear it could result in only misdemeanor charges or possibly none at all.

The bill would make upskirting a felony, punishable by up to three and a half years in prison. Senators concurred on the measure which passed the Assembly back in January.

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