HB 2529 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Modifies certain provisions to include artificially generated visual depictions of a minor

HB 2529 updates state laws to explicitly include artificially generated visual depictions of minors in the definition of child pornography. The bill expands existing prohibitions to cover digital images or computer-generated content that are indistinguishable from real minors, morphed from real images, or created without actual minor involvement. This directly affects individuals or entities creating, distributing, or promoting such AI-generated content that mimics real children in sexually explicit contexts. The law aims to close a loophole by treating these digital fakes as equivalent to actual child sexual abuse material under current statutes.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 18, 2025 Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Dec 18, 2025
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Anthony Ealy
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