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AI Summary
This bill criminalizes the creation, distribution, or possession of AI-generated child pornography, even if no actual minors are depicted.
Business Impact
If you create or distribute AI-generated content, you must ensure it does not depict minors in sexually explicit conduct or face severe penalties.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
Senate Bill 741 aims to combat the issue of AI-generated child pornography by establishing criminal offenses for creating, distributing, or possessing such content. The bill emphasizes that even without actual minors depicted, the use of AI in this context poses a serious threat to children.
Key Provisions
- Criminalizes the creation, production, distribution, or possession of AI-generated child pornography.
- Defines 'artificial intelligence-created visual depiction' and 'minor' for legal clarity.
- Establishes penalties including fines and imprisonment for violations.
- Clarifies that the depicted minor need not actually exist.
- Finds that AI-generated content poses a serious threat to children.
- Emphasizes the need for criminalization to protect minors.
Latest Legislative Action
On 3rd reading with right to amend, Special Calendar
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 11)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Amy Nichole Grady R | Sponsor | SD-004 |
| Charles Trump R | Sponsor | SD-015 |
| Laura Wakim Chapman R | Sponsor | SD-001 |
| Mark Hunt D | Sponsor | SD-008 |
| Mike Stuart R | Sponsor | SD-007 |
Roll Call Votes
S ·
Passed Senate (Roll No. 186) ·
Feb 20, 2024
34 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Amendments (2)
sb741 hjud am. _1 3-4
Pending
2024-03-04
sb741 h jud amt
Pending
2024-03-08
Compliance Checklist
Ensure no AI-generated content depicts minors in sexually explicit conduct.
Who: Content creators and distributors using AI technologies.
Penalty: Felony charges, fines up to $20,000, and imprisonment.
Who: Content creators and distributors using AI technologies.
Penalty: Felony charges, fines up to $20,000, and imprisonment.
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
Senate Bill 741 establishes criminal offenses related to the creation, production, distribution, and possession of artificial intelligence-generated visual depictions of child pornography. It specifically targets content that depicts minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct, regardless of whether actual minors are involved. The bill mandates that individuals who knowingly engage in these activities can face felony charges, with penalties including fines up to $20,000 and imprisonment for one to ten years. Key definitions include 'artificial intelligence-created visual depiction' and 'minor,' which are crucial for understanding the scope of the law. The bill aims to protect children from potential harm posed by AI technologies in the realm of child exploitation.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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