As substituted on 2/25/2026: - Prohibits the distribution of a forged digital likeness with the intent to defraud, harass, threaten, or intimidate another. - Prohibits distribution of a sexual deepfake. - Requires social media platforms to verify the age of users and require parental consent for a minor to have an account. Requires parental access to a minor's account. Prohibits targeted advertising, personalized content, or addictive features towards minors. Prohibits allowing a minor to use the platform between 10:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. without parental consent. Creates a private right of action. - Adds the crimes of distribution and possession of computer-generated obscene child sexual abuse material. - Expands the criminal background disqualifications for school bus driver licensure and a lifetime revocation of a teaching certificate for AI-generated child sexual abuse material offenses. - The 2/2/2026 substitution clarifies the definition of AI-generated child sexual abuse material. - The 2/25/2026 amendment adds provisions on digital likeness, sexual deepfakes, and social media restrictions.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Mar 2, 2026 | S | CROSS SPONSOR(S): BJORKMAN, TILTON |
Mar 2, 2026 | S | REFERRED TO COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS |
Mar 2, 2026 | S | CRA, JUD |
Mar 2, 2026 | S | READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS |
Feb 27, 2026 | H | VERSION: CSHB 47(JUD) AM |
Feb 27, 2026 | H | TRANSMITTED TO (S) |
Feb 27, 2026 | H | COSPONSOR(S): GALVIN, JOSEPHSON |
Feb 27, 2026 | H | EFFECTIVE DATE(S) SAME AS PASSAGE |
| Last Action | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Jan 20, 2025 |
| Updated | Mar 3, 2026 |