CA AB 1831

Title: Crimes: child pornography.
Author: Kate Sanchez

Summary
AB 1831, as amended, Berman. Crimes: child pornography. Existing law prohibits the production, development, duplication, distribution, or possession, as specified, of matter, in specified formats, that depicts a person under 18 years of age engaging in or simulating sexual conduct, as defined. Existing law separately prohibits this conduct where it is done for consideration or where such matter is shared with a minor.Existing law also prohibits the employment or use of a minor, or the permitting by a parent guardian of the employment or use of a minor for the production of such matter.Existing law provides an enhanced punishment when these offenses are committed using government property.Existing law authorizes the forfeiture and destruction of such matter regardless of whether a conviction is sought or obtained.This bill would expand the scope of these provisions to include matter that is generated by the use of artificial intelligence, as such matter is defined.By expanding the scope of an existing crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Status
Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

Bill Documents
CA AB 1831 - 04/25/24 - Amended Assembly
04/25/24 - CA AB 1831 (04/25/24 - Amended Assembly)