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This bill introduces new legal provisions to address generated obscene child sexual abuse material, creating two new criminal offenses: distribution and possession of such material. The bill defines generated obscene child sexual abuse material as digitally manipulated content depicting children under 18 in sexually explicit scenarios, which, when evaluated by community standards, appeals to prurient interests and lacks serious artistic or scientific value. Distribution of this material is classified as a class B felony for first-time offenders and a class A felony for repeat offenders, while possession is a class C felony. The legislation amends multiple existing statutes to incorporate these new offenses, including those related to sentencing, professional licensing, sex offender registration, and prosecutorial timelines. The bill provides exceptions for certain professionals like Internet service providers who may encounter such material in the course of their work. Additionally, the new law establishes that these provisions will apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the legislation, with specific guidelines for how existing legal frameworks will be modified to accommodate these new criminal classifications.

Government Affairs, Justice

https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HB47