The bill amends existing laws concerning criminal offenses related to the possession of sexually explicit material depicting children. It introduces new definitions, including "computer generated" images that are indistinguishable from actual children, and clarifies that such images are subject to the same legal restrictions as traditional depictions of child sexual exploitation. Specifically, the bill states that individuals cannot knowingly possess, distribute, or solicit visual or print media that depicts a child engaging in sexually explicit conduct or that is indistinguishable from such depictions, including those that are computer generated.

Additionally, the bill outlines exceptions for law enforcement investigations and for interactive computer services that engage in adversarial testing to mitigate risks associated with artificial intelligence systems generating inappropriate content. It also repeals a previous definition related to computer-generated images and updates various sections of the law to reflect these changes. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen protections against child exploitation in the digital age by addressing the complexities introduced by advancements in technology.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1877 Original - 3-20-2025 01:37 PM: 5-27-302, 5-27-304(a), 5-27-601(13), 5-27-601, 5-27-602(a), 5-27-603, 5-27-609(a)
Old version HB1877 V2 - 4-7-2025 10:45 AM: 5-27-302, 5-27-304(a), 5-27-601(13), 5-27-601, 5-27-602(a), 5-27-603, 04-07-2025, 5-27-609(a)
Old version HB1877 V3 - 4-9-2025 06:45 PM: 5-27-302, 5-27-304(a), 5-27-304, 5-27-601(13), 5-27-601, 5-27-602(a), 5-27-602, 5-27-603, 04-09-2025, 5-27-609(a)
HB 1877: 5-27-302, 5-27-304(a), 5-27-601(13), 5-27-601, 5-27-602(a), 5-27-603, 5-27-609(a)
Act 977: 5-27-302, 5-27-304(a), 5-27-304, 5-27-601(13), 5-27-601, 5-27-602(a), 5-27-602, 5-27-603, 04-09-2025, 5-27-609(a)