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Relating to the creation of artificial sexual material harmful to minors. Enacted Effective on 9/1/25 · Jun 20, 2025
In plain language The bill criminalizes the creation of artificial sexual material that is harmful to minors. It addresses AI-generated or synthetic sexual imagery involving children.
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Legislative history 61 actions · newest first Jun 20, 2025 — Effective on 9/1/25 Jun 20, 2025 — Signed by the Governor May 31, 2025 — Sent to the Governor May 31, 2025 Senate Signed in the Senate May 30, 2025 House Signed in the House May 29, 2025 House Reported enrolled Show all 61 actions
Progress Introduced Nov 12, 2024 Filed in a chamber; hasn't passed it yet. Engrossed Passed the chamber where it was introduced. Enrolled Passed both chambers in the same form and sent to the governor or president. Enacted Jun 20, 2025 Became law: signed, allowed to take effect without a signature, or passed over a veto.
Sponsors Rep. Mary Gonzalez (D) Prime sponsor
Rep. Suleman Lalani (D), Rep. Linda Garcia (D), Rep. Terry Wilson (R), Sen. Bryan Hughes (R), Sen. Brent Hagenbuch (R)
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