Technology has evolved faster than our laws, creating a loophole where people can create realistic, sexually explicit images of children using AI without a child ever being physically present in a studio. Under current law, defense attorneys could argue that no crime was committed because no physical child was "coerced to engage" in the act. This bill shuts that loophole, ensuring the law recognizes the harm done when a child's identity is used in explicit material.

If this bill becomes law, it provides a vital tool for stopping the spread of deepfake child abuse material. Without it, the legal system may struggle to keep up with the surge of AI-generated content, leaving children's digital identities unprotected from predators who use technology to bypass traditional exploitation laws.