Bill would define when realistic images count as child sexual abuse material

The proposed replacement defines which visual depictions count as child sexual abuse material. The definition covers images made by electronic, digital, mechanical, or other means, and data that can be converted into an image. Whether a depicted person was under 16 when the image was made is decided by the fact-finder. The depiction must show actual or simulated sexually explicit conduct. The rule for images that look virtually indistinguishable from a real person does not apply to drawings, cartoons, sculptures, or paintings. If adopted, the replacement definition would take effect October 1, 2026.