Legislation Introduced in Delaware to Combat Sexual Extortion and Enhance Protections for Digital Assets

Bipartisan bills target sexual extortion and digital access for grieving families

Two bipartisan bills have been introduced in the Delaware General Assembly aiming to strengthen protections for families by addressing sexual extortion and improving access to digital accounts for parents of deceased minors.

Legislation Introduced in Delaware to Combat Sexual Extortion and Enhance Protections for Digital Assets

Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn and Representative Kim Williams have introduced two bills aimed at protecting Delaware families and strengthening legal safeguards against sexual extortion. These bills address critical issues affecting vulnerable populations and reflect Delaware’s commitment to adapting laws to modern challenges. The first bill, Senate Bill 142, strengthens penalties for sexual extortion and mandates educational outreach, …