H1931

To enhance protections against child exploitation and misuse of emerging technologies

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Enhances protections against child exploitation and misuse of emerging technologies in Massachusetts.

This bill amends existing laws to strengthen protections against child exploitation and misuse of emerging technologies. It introduces stricter penalties for manufacturing, possessing, and distributing exploitative material, including computer-generated content. The bill also establishes a task force to monitor advancements in exploitative technologies and provides for public awareness campaigns and victim support programs. Courts are authorized to order financial restitution to victims, and minors involved in creating explicit material are to be referred to juvenile diversion programs.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 15, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

Jul 15, 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 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-2

Oct 20, 2025

House

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