The bill, which now heads to the Senate, Poland's upper house of parliament, was approved by 419 lawmakers on Thursday. Nineteen voted against it and one abstained.
Under the proposed law, anyone who publicly distributes online material depicting the commission of a criminal offence for financial or personal gain could face a prison sentence, Poland's PAP news agency reported.
The measure also covers material showing animal abuse or the killing of animals, as well as the humiliation or degrading treatment of another person, even with that person's consent.
The legislation applies to recordings or live broadcasts depicting serious crimes punishable by at least five years in prison, including violent offences against life, health, personal freedom, sexual freedom and family welfare.
It also covers animal cruelty, the killing of animals, acts causing humiliation or degradation, and illegal gambling activities.
Those who distribute online material depicting prohibited acts committed against minors could face prison terms ranging from three months to five years.
Work on the legislation was initiated by lawmakers from both the governing coalition and the opposition. Separate proposals were submitted by the opposition Law and Justice (PiS) party and the governing Civic Coalition (KO) before being combined during parliamentary proceedings.
Trash streaming refers to the recording, publication or live broadcasting of vulgar, obscene, shocking or violent material, often intended to attract views and generate revenue on social media platforms.
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Source: IAR, PAP