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WA SB5105
Bill
Status
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tina Orwall
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AI Summary
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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"
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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
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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
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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
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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