Maryland SB736 prohibits possessing and viewing obscene visual representations of children and mandates an annual report by the Attorney General.

Maryland SB736 amends the criminal law to prohibit knowingly possessing, retaining, and viewing visual representations of children engaged in sadomasochistic abuse, sexual conduct, or in a state of sexual excitement. It also allows individuals depicted in such representations to bring civil actions. The Attorney General must submit an annual report to the General Assembly discussing changes in technology affecting enforcement and data on charges and prosecutions. The report is to be publicly available on the Attorney General's website.

Maryland SB736 prohibits possessing and viewing obscene visual representations of children and mandates an annual report by the Attorney General.

Maryland SB736 amends the criminal law to prohibit knowingly possessing, retaining, and viewing visual representations of children engaged in sadomasochistic abuse, sexual conduct, or in a state of sexual excitement. It also allows individuals depicted in such representations to bring civil actions. The Attorney General must submit an annual report to the General Assembly discussing changes in technology affecting enforcement and data on charges and prosecutions. The report is to be publicly available on the Attorney General's website.