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Criminal Law - Child Sexual Abuse Material - Artificial Intelligence Software Engrossed Hearing 3/25 at 2:00 p.m · Mar 25, 2025
In plain language Replaces the term 'child pornography' with 'child sexual abuse material' throughout Maryland's criminal code. Expands the definition of 'computer-generated image' to include images created using artificial intelligence software for purposes of child sexual abuse material offenses.
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Legislative history 11 actions · newest first Mar 25, 2025 Senate Hearing 3/25 at 2:00 p.m. Mar 25, 2025 Senate Hearing canceled Mar 19, 2025 Senate Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m. Mar 17, 2025 Senate Referred Judicial Proceedings Mar 14, 2025 House Third Reading Passed (140-0) Mar 13, 2025 House Second Reading Passed with Amendments Show all 11 actions
Progress Introduced Sep 5, 2024 Filed in a chamber; hasn't passed it yet. Engrossed Mar 14, 2025 Passed the chamber where it was introduced. Enrolled (not reached) Passed both chambers in the same form and sent to the governor or president. Enacted (not reached) Became law: signed, allowed to take effect without a signature, or passed over a veto.
Sponsors Rep. C.T. Wilson (D) Prime sponsor
Rep. Jon Cardin (D), Rep. Cheryl Pasteur (D), Rep. Stuart Schmidt (R), Rep. Gary Simmons (D), Rep. Scott Phillips (D), Rep. Sean Stinnett (D), Rep. LaToya Nkongolo (R), Rep. Lauren Arikan (R), Rep. Kym Taylor (D), Rep. Karen Simpson (D), Rep. Robin Grammer (R), Rep. Sheree Sample-Hughes (D)
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