West Virginia · SB198 · 2025 session
Prohibiting creation, production, distribution, or possession of artificially generated child pornography
EnactedApproved by Governor 4/24/2025 - House Journal · Apr 12, 2025
In plain language
Establishes West Virginia criminal offenses for creating, producing, distributing, or possessing with intent to distribute AI-generated visual depictions of child sexual abuse material, even when no actual minor is depicted. Defines relevant terms, clarifies that the depicted minor need not be a real person, and sets criminal penalties.
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Legislative history
41 actions · newest first- Apr 12, 2025HouseApproved by Governor 4/24/2025 - House Journal
- Apr 12, 2025SenateApproved by Governor 4/24/2025 - Senate Journal
- Apr 24, 2025SenateApproved by Governor 4/24/2025
- Apr 12, 2025HouseTo Governor 4/14/2025 - House Journal
- Apr 12, 2025SenateTo Governor 4/14/2025 - Senate Journal
- Apr 14, 2025SenateTo Governor 4/14/2025