H 2004 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act prohibiting child sex dolls

HD 2294, titled "An Act prohibiting child sex dolls," makes it illegal to possess, sell, distribute, or use dolls or robots designed to resemble minors for sexual purposes in Massachusetts. The bill defines a "child sex doll" as an anatomically correct item with features resembling a minor, intended for sexual acts. Violations carry penalties of up to $10,000 in fines or 5 years in prison for a first offense, increasing to 10 years for subsequent offenses. This law directly affects individuals who handle such items within the state, imposing criminal penalties for the specified activities.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Mar 26, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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