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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
  1. Apr 12, 2025HouseApproved by Governor 4/24/2025 - House Journal
  2. Apr 12, 2025SenateApproved by Governor 4/24/2025 - Senate Journal
  3. Apr 24, 2025SenateApproved by Governor 4/24/2025
  4. Apr 12, 2025HouseTo Governor 4/14/2025 - House Journal
  5. Apr 12, 2025SenateTo Governor 4/14/2025 - Senate Journal
  6. Apr 14, 2025SenateTo Governor 4/14/2025