HARRISBURG – The PA Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bipartisan bill to better protect young people against threats posed by child abuse materials generated using artificial intelligence or AI. Senate Bill 1050 would require mandated reporters to report all instances of child sexual abuse material they become aware of, including those produced by a minor. This applies to teachers, child care workers, health care providers, and other individuals responsible for caring for children. The legislation was amended with additional language to ensure potential reporting gaps are closed in the future. The measure was sent to the full Senate for consideration.
