Pennsylvania House Unanimously Passes Bill Targeting AI-Generated Child Sexually Explicit Deepfakes

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has unanimously passed House Bill 2474, a legislative response to the growing threat of AI-generated sexually explicit deepfake images targeting children. The bill amends the Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law to explicitly include AI-generated content, requiring all mandated reporters—such as teachers, doctors, and social workers—to promptly report such images to law enforcement. This closes a legal gap where deepfakes might not have been covered under existing definitions of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

The unanimous vote signals strong bipartisan consensus on the urgency of addressing AI misuse in child exploitation. The bill now moves to the Pennsylvania Senate. If enacted, Pennsylvania will join a small but growing number of states updating their laws to combat synthetic child abuse imagery. The legislation does not criminalize possession or creation of such images by non-reporters, but focuses on ensuring swift reporting and investigation by authorities.