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Introduced
01/12/2024
01/12/2024
In Committee
08/15/2024
08/15/2024
Crossed Over
05/23/2024
05/23/2024
Passed
08/31/2024
08/31/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
09/29/2024
09/29/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Session
Bill Summary
An act to amend Sections 311, 311.2, 311.11, and 311.12 of the Penal Code, relating to crimes.
AI Summary
This bill expands the scope of existing laws that prohibit the production, distribution, and possession of child pornography to include matter that is digitally altered or generated using artificial intelligence (AI). The bill also provides an enhanced punishment when these offenses are committed using government property. The bill finds that the creation of child pornography using AI is inherently harmful to children and that this threat must be addressed through updated laws. The bill states that the First Amendment does not protect obscene visual representations of the sexual abuse of children, even if created entirely by AI. The bill also requires no reimbursement for local agencies or school districts and will only become operative if a related bill, SB 1381, is enacted and takes effect by January 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (30)
Marc Berman (D)*,
Kate Sanchez (R)*,
Juan Alanis (R),
Ben Allen (D),
Bob Archuleta (D),
Josh Becker (D),
Steve Bennett (D),
Lisa Calderon (D),
Phillip Chen (R),
Diane Dixon (R),
Heath Flora (R),
Tim Grayson (D),
Jacqui Irwin (D),
Tom Lackey (R),
Monique Limón (D),
Evan Low (D),
Stephanie Nguyen (D),
Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R),
Joe Patterson (R),
Gail Pellerin (D),
Cottie Petrie-Norris (D),
Anthony Portantino (D),
Susan Rubio (D),
Pilar Schiavo (D),
Henry Stern (D),
Tri Ta (R),
Aisha Wahab (D),
Akilah Weber Pierson (D),
Lori Wilson (D),
Jim Wood (D),
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 926, Statutes of 2024. (on 09/29/2024)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, and Sexual Assault
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