Vermont H0875 amends statutes to criminalize possession and promotion of computer-generated images of child sexual abuse.

Vermont H0875 amends existing laws to include computer-generated images of child sexual abuse within the definition of prohibited materials. The bill updates the statutes to criminalize possession and promotion of such images if they are indistinguishable from actual children engaged in sexual conduct. Exceptions are made for bona fide professional purposes, educational institutions, and adversarial testing to prevent AI-generated abuse material. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.

Vermont H0875 amends statutes to criminalize possession and promotion of computer-generated images of child sexual abuse.

Vermont H0875 amends existing laws to include computer-generated images of child sexual abuse within the definition of prohibited materials. The bill updates the statutes to criminalize possession and promotion of such images if they are indistinguishable from actual children engaged in sexual conduct. Exceptions are made for bona fide professional purposes, educational institutions, and adversarial testing to prevent AI-generated abuse material. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.