State Senate Passes Bill Requiring Mandated Reporters to Notify Authorities About A.I.-Produced Child Sexual Abuse Materials

Mandated Reporter Law Could Include Sexual Abuse Material - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA

Mandated reporters will soon be required to inform authorities in instances they become aware of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). After passing though the house without a single no vote, mandated reporters such as teachers, childcare workers, health care providers, and others responsible for caring for children will be required to report CSAM. These rules also apply even if the child produces the content but the bill’s main focus is to hold t…

Pa. bill closing ‘gap’ for AI-generated child sexual abuse materials closer to becoming law

The Senate unanimously supported a bill that would expand current requirements for mandated reporters to include AI-generated child sexual abuse materials — even if it's created by another minor. (Getty Images)The state Senate unanimously approved a proposal Wednesday that would require mandated reporters to alert investigators about suspected child sexual abuse materials generated by artificial intelligence, even if they’re created by or in the…

Mandated reporting required for AI child porn under Pa. Senate bill

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania state lawmakers continue work to advance legislation designed to protect kids from being sexually exploited by fake images and videos created with artificial intelligence.

State Senate passes bill requiring mandated reporters to notify authorities about A.I.-produced child sexual abuse materials

AI-generated CSAM content has increased, including instances of images being created and shared in school settings, the bill's proponents said.

Senator Malone’s Legislation to Protect Minors from Sexually Explicit AI Deepfakes Passes Senate in Broader Package

HARRISBURG, PA – November 19, 2025 − Today, State Senator James Andrew Malone’s legislation to protect minors from sexually explicit AI deepfakes passed the Senate unanimously as part of SB 1050, which addresses reporting of child sexual abuse materials generated by AI. Senator Malone’s initial legislation aimed to close a critical reporting gap by requiring mandated reporters, such as school personnel, to immediately report all incidents of chi…