Maryland may become third state to criminalize "revenge porn"

(CBS/AP) - A Maryland lawmaker wants to criminalize the non-consensual release of sexually explicit pictures and videos online, otherwise known as "revenge porn."

If the measure passes, Maryland will be the third state to adopt such a law. New Jersey and California already have lawsagainst revenge porn.

Lawmaker Jon Cardin held a news conference Wednesday to talk about the measure he plans to introduce. He said people are releasing privately shared and sexually explicit pictures on public websites specifically designed for vengeful purposes or to humiliate former partners.

The measure would make it a felony to intentionally disclose in a public way a sexually explicit image of another person without their consent.

The crime would be punishable by up to five years in prison or a $25,000 fine, or both.

Cardin, a Baltimore County Democrat, is seeking his party'sc nomination for attorney general.