Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1593: An Act protecting minors from the creation of computer-generated child sexual abuse visual materials
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1593 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act protecting minors from the creation of computer-generated child sexual abuse visual materials. Primary sponsor: Natalie M. Blais. It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1593) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to impose a penalty for child sexual abuse visual materials. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natalie M. Blais | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary