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Criminal Law - Child Sexual Abuse Material - Artificial Intelligence Software
MD · Legislation · 2026 · HB1294
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Introduced
Record updated Mar 20, 2026
Summary
Altering the term "child pornography" to be "child sexual abuse material" for purposes of certain criminal offenses; and defining "computer-generated image" to include images created through the use of artificial intelligence software as the term pertains to provisions of law related to child sexual abuse material.
Timeline
2026-03-20
S
Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
2026-03-19
S
Referred Judicial Proceedings
2026-03-18
H
Third Reading Passed (133-0)
2026-03-13
H
Favorable Report by Judiciary
2026-03-13
H
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
2026-02-16
H
Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
2026-02-12
H
First Reading Judiciary
Bill Text
Pending
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