Federal: the TAKE IT DOWN Act, signed on 19 May 2025, covers removal requests for non-consensual intimate images. Platforms had to comply by 19 May 2026, when FTC enforcement started. Many states also have their own age-verification laws for adult sites (see the state list).
| Law | TAKE IT DOWN Act (Public Law 119-12, 47 U.S.C. § 223a) |
| Regulator | Federal Trade Commission (FTC) |
| In force since | 19 May 2026 |
| Penalties | Treated as a violation of an FTC rule; civil penalties up to $53,088 per violation (FTC figure, 2026). |
A covered platform needs a process for people to request removal of an intimate image published without consent, a clear and conspicuous notice explaining that process, and removal no later than 48 hours after a valid request, plus reasonable efforts to remove known identical copies.
Platforms had to comply by 19 May 2026. Valid removal requests must be acted on within 48 hours (FTC, 47 U.S.C. § 223a).
Not legal advice. This page summarises and links to primary sources; it does not tell you what the law requires of your specific site.