HB1294Maryland2026 sessionEngrossed
Criminal Law - Child Sexual Abuse Material - Artificial Intelligence Software
Plain-language summary
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.
Summary generated by AI from the official bill text — may contain errors.
History
Feb 12, 2026
HFirst Reading Judiciary
Feb 16, 2026
HHearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Mar 13, 2026
HFavorable Report by Judiciary
Mar 13, 2026
HFavorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Mar 18, 2026
HThird Reading Passed (133-0)
Mar 19, 2026
SReferred Judicial Proceedings
Mar 20, 2026
SHearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Progress
Introduced
EngrossedMar 18, 2026
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
CW
Rep. C.T. Wilson (D)Prime sponsor
Sources
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