Protecting Our Children in an AI World Act of 2025
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (13 Feb 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
H.R. 1283, the Protecting Our Children in an AI World Act of 2025, would amend federal law to prohibit the production of child pornography using artificial intelligence. Specifically, it aims to eliminate an affirmative defense that could be used in prosecutions involving certain types of child pornography. The bill also proposes to expand the definition of sexually explicit conduct covered by existing laws.
This legislation would affect individuals who produce or possess child pornography created with artificial intelligence. It would also impact prosecutions for such crimes by removing a specific legal defense. The bill's provisions are related to crimes against children, child abuse, domestic violence, and sex offenses.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 13, 2025, by Representative Gus Bilirakis. It has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been debated, amended, or voted on by either chamber of Congress. If it were to pass the House, it would then proceed to the Senate for consideration.
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Timeline
13 Feb 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1283 do?
- H.R. 1283, the Protecting Our Children in an AI World Act of 2025, would amend federal law to prohibit the production of child pornography using artificial intelligence. Specifically, it aims to eliminate an affirmative defense that could be used in prosecutions involving certain types of child pornography. The bill also proposes to expand the definition of sexually explicit conduct covered by existing laws. This legislation would affect individuals who produce or possess child pornography created with artificial intelligence. It would also impact prosecutions for such crimes by removing a specific legal defense. The bill's provisions are related to crimes against children, child abuse, domestic violence, and sex offenses. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 13, 2025, by Representative Gus Bilirakis. It has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been debated, amended, or voted on by either chamber of Congress. If it were to pass the House, it would then proceed to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.R. 1283 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 1283. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1283?
- H.R. 1283 was sponsored by Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] (R-FL), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1283?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (13 Feb 2025).
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