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SB247
Alaska SB247: Laws on Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material and Related Crimes
Last scannedSep 10, 2026, 12:32 AM
In one sentence
This bill creates new crimes for sharing or viewing computer-generated images of child sexual abuse, updates the list of illegal acts in exploitation laws to include contact with semen, sets a rule that having 100 such items suggests distribution, and mentions changes to teaching certificates and school bus driver licensing.
What it does
- Creates a crime called 'distribution of generated obscene child sexual abuse material' for selling, giving, posting online, or otherwise sharing fake images involving children in sexual situations.
- Makes it a crime to possess or access computer-generated images with the intent to view them if they depict children under 18 in sexually explicit ways that appeal to prurient interest and are patently offensive.
- Updates the list of illegal acts under 'unlawful exploitation of a minor' to include contact with semen alongside other sexual behaviors.
- Sets a rule where possessing 100 or more items containing this material is considered proof (prima facie evidence) that someone intended to distribute it.
- Amends laws regarding enticement of minors and harassment to align with updated definitions.
Who it affects
- People who create, share, sell, or view computer-generated images involving children in sexual situations.
- Individuals accused of crimes related to the unlawful exploitation or abuse of minors under Alaska law.
- Teachers and school bus drivers whose licenses may be reviewed under updated state rules mentioned in the bill title.
Limits and unknowns
- The official text provided ends before fully defining all parts of the new possession law regarding generated material.
- The bill title mentions changes to teaching certificates and school bus driver licensing, but the specific rules for these groups are not included in this excerpt.
- The effective date for when these laws start is not listed in the source material.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Generated obscene child sexual abuse material
- Images, videos, or other files made by computers that show children under 18 in sexually explicit ways but do not involve real people being harmed at the time of creation.
- Prima facie evidence
- Proof that is enough to prove a case unless someone provides strong information to change the decision; here, having 100 or more items suggests distribution intent.
- Unlawful exploitation of a minor
- A crime where an adult uses or records a child under 18 engaging in specific sexual acts for movies, photos, or other media.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
GENERATED OBSCENE CHLD SEX ABUSE MATERIAL An Act relating to crime and criminal procedure; relating to generated obscene child sexual abuse material; relating to teaching certificates; and relating to licensing of school bus drivers.
Official activity
Bill history
- (S) Heard & HeldText
- (S) JUDICIARY at 01:30 PM BUTROVICH 205Text
- (S) COSPONSOR(S): MERRICK, GIESSEL, MYERS, YUNDT, CRONK, KAWASAKI, STEDMAN, TILTON2225
- (S) REFERRED TO JUDICIARY2191
- (S) FN4: ZERO(EED)2191
- (S) FN3: ZERO(DFC)2191
- (S) FN2: ZERO(LAW)2191
- (S) FN1: ZERO(DPS)2191
- (S) DP: DUNBAR, GRAY-JACKSON, YUNDT2191
- (S) CRA RPT CS 3DP NEW TITLE2191
- (S) Moved CSSB 247(CRA) Out of CommitteeText
- (S) COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)Text
- (S) Heard & HeldText
- (S) COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)Text
- (S) Heard & HeldText
- (S) COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)Text
- (S) CRA, JUD1715
- (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS1715