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WA SB5105

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tina Orwall

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Washington's prohibition on fabricated depictions of minors in sexually explicit conduct to include AI-generated images where the depicted minor is not identifiable, as long as the material meets the legal definition of "obscene"

  • Removes the requirement that prosecutors establish the identity of an alleged victim in child sexual abuse material cases, except when the charge specifically involves a fabricated depiction of an identifiable minor

  • Adds a new offense for sexual exploitation of a minor when someone knowingly causes a minor to be photographed or recorded in sexually explicit conduct while the minor is unconscious or unaware

  • Requires persons processing visual material as part of AI-related efforts to prevent or detect fabricated depictions to report suspected child sexual abuse material to law enforcement, with failure to report constituting a gross misdemeanor

  • Establishes a 10-year statute of limitations for multiple offenses involving depictions of minors in sexually explicit conduct, including dealing, possession, sending/bringing into state, and viewing such materials

Legislative Description

Revised for 1st substitute: Concerning sexually explicit depictions of minors.

Last Action

Delivered to Governor.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/25/2026
Community Safety1/30/2026
Rules4/27/2025
Appropriations4/2/2025
Community Safety2/7/2025
Rules1/24/2025
Law & Justice1/13/2025

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