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Panel approves bill criminalizing AI-morphed sexual images of identifiable minors
Summary
The subcommittee approved H.3046, which would create criminal penalties for creating, distributing or possessing morphed images that depict identifiable minors in sexual or explicit conduct; the bill outlines tiered offenses, treats juvenile first offenses differently and directs adult offenders to offender-registration tiers where applicable.
The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Wednesday approved House Bill H.3046 to criminalize the creation, distribution and possession of morphed or AI-altered images that depict an identifiable minor in explicit sexual conduct.
The bill defines an “identifiable minor” as a person who was a minor when the image was created, adapted or modified, or whose face, likeness or distinguishing features make the person recognizable even if the actual identity is not proven. The measure distinguishes degrees of offense: producing morphed images is treated as a higher-degree felony, distribution as a separate degree, and mere possession as a lower-degree offense. Sponsors said the…
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