As amended on 2/3/2026: - Makes it unlawful to knowingly modify or alter an image of an identifiable child to create child sexual abuse material. Makes it unlawful to knowingly manufacture or create, including using generative AI or machine learning, obscene material that is child sexual abuse material. - The original version of the bill was a concept draft, and was replaced with the 2/3/2026 amendment.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Feb 26, 2026 | S | On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT - Emergency -2/3 Elected Required in concurrence. |
Feb 24, 2026 | H | This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary. PASSED TO BE ENACTED. ROLL CALL NO. 619 (Yeas 128 - Nays 0 - Absent 20 - Excused 1 - Vacant 2) Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
Feb 12, 2026 | S | COMMITTEE ON BILLS IN THE SECOND READING REPORTS NO FURTHER VERBAL AMENDMENTS NECESSARY. REPORT ACCEPTED. READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-789), in concurrence. Ordered sent down forthwith. |
Feb 10, 2026 | S | Report READ. On motion by Senator STEWART of Aroostook Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending ACCEPTANCE of the Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-789) Report. Roll Call Ordered Taken from the table by the President ACCEPTANCE of the OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-789) Report PREVAILED. Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 710 Yeas 32 - Nays 0 - Excused 3 - Absent 0 Bill READ ONCE Committee Amendment "A" (H-789) READ and ADOPTED ASSIGNED FOR SECOND READING NEXT LEGISLATIVE DAY. |
Feb 3, 2026 | H | CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAY Under suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY. The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-789). Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
Jan 29, 2026 | — | Reported Out (OTP-AM) |
Jan 14, 2026 | — | Work Session Reconsidered |
Jan 14, 2026 | — | Voted (OTP-AM) |
| Last Action | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Updated | Feb 27, 2026 |