H1593

Protecting minors from the creation of computer-generated child sexual abuse visual materials

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1593 criminalizes the creation of computer-generated child sexual abuse visual materials.

Massachusetts H1593 amends Chapter 272 of the General Laws to impose penalties for creating computer-generated visual materials depicting minors in sexual acts or nudity. The bill defines "child sexual abuse visual material" as any computer-generated image falsely appearing authentic. Penalties include imprisonment, fines, or both. The bill also outlines methods for determining a minor's age in such materials.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jun 17, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Oct 20, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order