The main purpose of this legislation, known as the SHIELD Act of 2025, is to make it illegal to share private intimate images of individuals without their consent. This law aims to protect individuals from the harmful effects of non-consensual distribution of such images, which can lead to psychological, financial, or reputational harm. Key provisions of the law include a clear definition of what constitutes an "intimate visual depiction," which refers to images of individuals over 18 that show them in sexually explicit situations or in a state of nudity.