Voters should care about this bill because it addresses a deeply invasive and harmful form of exploitation that has become increasingly prevalent with the spread of digital technology. Nonconsensual sharing of intimate images can cause severe emotional, psychological, and even financial damage to victims, often destroying their reputations and personal lives. By increasing the maximum penalties, the bill aims to reflect the serious nature of these crimes and provide a stronger deterrent.

If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more severe consequences for perpetrators, potentially offering a greater sense of justice for victims and perhaps reducing the incidence of such crimes. If it doesn't become law, the current, lower maximum sentences would remain in place, which some argue are not sufficient to deter offenders or adequately punish those who inflict such harm.