Maryland · HB1294 · 2026 session
Criminal Law - Child Sexual Abuse Material - Artificial Intelligence Software
EngrossedHearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m · Mar 20, 2026
In plain language
Renames 'child pornography' to 'child sexual abuse material' across Maryland criminal statutes. Expands the definition of 'computer-generated image' used in those provisions to include images created through artificial intelligence software.
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Legislative history
7 actions · newest first- Mar 20, 2026SenateHearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
- Mar 19, 2026SenateReferred Judicial Proceedings
- Mar 18, 2026HouseThird Reading Passed (133-0)
- Mar 13, 2026HouseFavorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Mar 13, 2026HouseFavorable Report by Judiciary
- Feb 16, 2026HouseHearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.