In one paragraph
Massachusetts S2633 would add G.L. c. 272, s. 29E making it a crime to create 'child sexual abuse visual material', including computer-generated images altered to falsely appear to be an authentic depiction of a minor, with knowledge or reason to know the subject is a minor and lascivious intent; up to 10 years in state prison or a $10,000 to $50,000 fine. Referred to Senate Ways and Means October 16, 2025.
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What it means for business
None yet: the bill has not been enacted. If enacted, anyone creating realistic computer-generated sexual images of minors, including with AI tools, would face criminal penalties.
Key provisions
- Defines child sexual abuse visual material as photographs, films, videos, pictures or computer-generated images depicting sexual conduct, sexual excitement or a minor in nudity or partial nudity that would falsely appear to a reasonable person to be an authentic depiction of a minor.
- Creating it is prohibited where the person knows or has reason to know the subject is a minor and acts with lascivious intent.
- Penalty: up to 2 1/2 years in the house of correction, or up to 10 years in state prison, or a fine of $10,000 to $50,000, or both a fine and imprisonment.
- A minor's status may be shown by the child's testimony, the producer's or an observer's testimony, or expert medical testimony.
- Conforming changes to c. 272, s. 29C and s. 31 and c. 119, s. 54B; the bill sets no exemptions or effective date.
Latest legislative action
Oct 16, 2025. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Sponsors (showing 5 of 8)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Barry R. Finegold D | Primary |
| Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity | Primary |
| Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses | Primary |
| Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development | Primary |
| Senate Committee on Ways and Means | Primary |
Topics and industries
Affected industries
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