HB786

Prohibit artificial depiction of a minor for obscene purposes

Introduced·3/24/26
Introduced Text

Ohio HB786 prohibits the creation, distribution, and possession of obscene material featuring minors or artificially generated depictions of minors.

Ohio HB786 amends the state's Revised Code to prohibit the creation, reproduction, publication, and distribution of obscene material that includes minors or artificially generated depictions of minors. The bill also bans the promotion, sale, and possession of such material. Additionally, it outlaws the creation, direction, or production of obscene performances featuring minors or artificially generated depictions of minors. The bill exempts material used for bona fide medical, scientific, educational, religious, governmental, judicial, or other proper purposes.

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History

Mar 25

House

Referred to committee: Judiciary

Mar 24

House

Introduced