In one paragraph
Massachusetts' S 48 would amend the child pornography laws in General Laws chapter 272 (sections 29C and 31) so that "visual material" includes material produced by digitization: the creation or alteration of visual material, including with computer-generated images, so that it would appear to a reasonable person to depict a minor. The committee reported a new draft, S 2633, instead of S 48 on October 16, 2025; S 48 itself did not advance.
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What it means for business
None yet: the bill did not advance in this form. If its language were enacted, computer-generated or altered images that appear to depict a minor would fall within the existing child pornography statutes.
Key provisions
- Section 1 would amend G.L. c. 272, § 29C to add "including visual material produced by digitization" after "visual reproduction"
- Section 2 would define "digitization" in § 31 as the creation or alteration of visual material, including through computer-generated images, in a manner that would appear to a reasonable person to depict a minor
- Section 3 would provide that "visual material" includes visual material produced by digitization
- History: referred to the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity February 27, 2025; hearing September 11, 2025; accompanied a new draft (S 2633) October 16, 2025
Latest legislative action
Oct 16, 2025. Accompanied a new draft, see S2633
Sponsors (showing 5 of 66)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Anne M. Gobi | Primary |
| Linda Dorcena Forry | Primary |
| Adam G. Hinds | Cosponsor |
| Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. | Cosponsor |
| Angelo M. Scaccia | Cosponsor |
Topics and industries
Affected industries
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