H 1593
An Act protecting minors from the creation of computer-generated child sexual abuse visual materials
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Bill overview
This bill aims to establish penalties for the creation of computer-generated images depicting child sexual abuse. It seeks to address the growing concern of non-consensual deepfake pornography involving minors. The bill’s purpose is to deter the production and distribution of such harmful content and potentially provide legal recourse for victims. The legislation is currently under consideration by the Massachusetts legislature.
Key provisions
- Establishes penalties for creating computer-generated child sexual abuse visual materials.
- Addresses the issue of deepfake pornography involving minors.
- Intended to deter the production and distribution of harmful content.
- Currently being reviewed by the Massachusetts Judiciary Committee.
- Related to existing laws concerning child sexual abuse.
- Includes a study order (H5281) to examine the issue further.
Who is affected
- Minors
- Potential victims of child sexual abuse
- Individuals involved in the creation of computer-generated images
- Law enforcement
- The legal system
Notable changes
- Introduces a new legal framework to address a rapidly evolving form of child exploitation.
- May require updates to existing laws regarding child sexual abuse and digital content.
- The study order (H5281) will likely inform the final form of the legislation.
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Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Joanne M. Comerford
Natalie M. Higgins
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Bill H.1593 194th (Current)
An Act protecting minors from the creation of computer-generated child sexual abuse visual materials
By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1593) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to impose a penalty for child sexual abuse visual materials. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Natalie M. Blais
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1593
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/11/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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