Revenge Porn Laws in Idaho (2026): Your Rights and What to Do

Is Revenge Porn Illegal in Idaho?

Yes. Idaho Code § 18-6609, part of the video voyeurism chapter, makes it unlawful to knowingly disseminate an image of the intimate areas of another identifiable person, or of that person engaged in sexual conduct, without their consent and where they had a reasonable expectation of privacy.

"Disseminate" is defined broadly under this chapter to mean making the image available by any means to any person, so a single unwanted share, post, or message can be enough to trigger liability.

Idaho Code § 18-6606, a separate and more recently enacted offense, addresses disclosing explicit synthetic media, meaning sexually explicit images of a real, identifiable person created or altered using computer technology rather than genuinely recorded.

Penalties for Sharing Intimate Images in Idaho

Idaho's dissemination offense can be charged and punished as a felony, with the specific range of imprisonment and fines depending on the circumstances of the offense; a related 2026 amendment (H0727) revised penalties for both video voyeurism and disclosing explicit synthetic media, so anyone facing charges should confirm the current penalty structure with an Idaho attorney.

Related Idaho offenses often apply alongside a revenge-porn charge, including stalking, harassment by electronic communication, and extortion where someone demands money or further images in exchange for silence.

Where the images depict a minor, Idaho's sexual exploitation of a child statute applies instead, carrying far more serious felony penalties.

Can I Sue Someone in Idaho?

Idaho does not currently have a dedicated civil statute creating a specific cause of action for sharing intimate images without consent, unlike many neighbouring states.

A person whose images were shared without consent may still be able to pursue general tort claims recognized under Idaho common law, such as invasion of privacy or intentional infliction of emotional distress, and a breach-of-contract claim if the images were shared in breach of a written agreement not to disclose them.

Because there is no dedicated statute, the applicable limitation period and the strength of any claim will depend heavily on the facts, so speak to an Idaho attorney early to understand your options.

Does Idaho Cover Deepfakes and AI Images?

Yes. Idaho Code § 18-6606, enacted in 2024 and amended in 2026, makes it a crime to knowingly disclose explicit synthetic media depicting a real, identifiable person who did not consent, where the person disclosing it knew or reasonably should have known that consent was lacking.

This deepfake offense operates alongside, but separately from, § 18-6609's coverage of genuinely recorded images. The federal TAKE IT DOWN Act also requires covered platforms to remove reported nonconsensual intimate imagery, including AI-generated images, within 48 hours of a valid takedown request.

What to Do Right Now If Your Images Were Shared in Idaho

1. 1

   Preserve the Evidence Before Reporting It

   Save screenshots showing the post, the account name, the full URL, and the date and time. Keep original messages and files, and store copies somewhere the other person cannot reach. Do not rely on a post staying online.

2. 2

   Use the Platform's Intimate-Image Report

   Choose the nonconsensual intimate imagery or sexual-content reporting route rather than a general complaint. Keep confirmation emails and case numbers. Covered platforms also have federal notice-and-removal duties for valid reports.

3. 3

   Use StopNCII.org to Limit Re-Uploads

   For adult images, StopNCII creates a digital fingerprint on your own device and shares the hash, not the image, with participating platforms. If the image was taken while you were under 18, use NCMEC's Take It Down service instead.

4. 4

   Report It in Idaho

   Contact your local police department or sheriff's office and refer to Idaho Code § 18-6609, or § 18-6606 if the image was AI-generated. Flag any threats, stalking or extortion, because separate offenses may apply.

5. 5

   Get Advice About the Civil Claim

   Ask an Idaho attorney about general tort claims such as invasion of privacy, since Idaho has no dedicated civil statute for these images, and about breach of any written agreement not to share them.

Idaho: Frequently Asked Questions

Sources

• Idaho Code § 18-6609 — Crime of Video Voyeurism / Unlawful Dissemination of Intimate Images
• Idaho Code § 18-6606 — Disclosing Explicit Synthetic Media
• Idaho Office of the Attorney General

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