Arkansas AI-Generated CSAM Law (HB 1877, Act 977 of 2025)
Arkansas · 2025 Ark. Acts 977 (HB 1877), amending Ark. Code Ann. § 5-27-603
Arkansas expressly criminalizes AI-generated CSAM that is indistinguishable from real child imagery — defining 'computer generated' as AI-produced and 'indistinguishable' as imagery a reasonable person would believe depicts an actual child. Limited exemptions for law enforcement and good-faith AI safety testing.
Technical detail
Ark. HB 1877 (Act 977 of 2025), eff. Apr. 22, 2025, amends Ark. Code Ann. § 5-27-603 to criminalize creation, possession, and distribution of AI-generated CSAM indistinguishable from real children.
Who is protected: Children
Who must comply: Anyone who creates, possesses, or distributes AI-generated CSAM in Arkansas
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2025-04-22 |
| Enacted | 2025-04-22 |
| Citation | 2025 Ark. Acts 977 (HB 1877), amending Ark. Code Ann. § 5-27-603 |
| Enforced by | Arkansas county prosecutors; Arkansas Attorney General |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Felony penalties consistent with existing CSAM statute |
| Topics | children's online safety · AI-generated images · deepfakes |
| Last verified | 2026-06-12 |
| Official source | HB 1877 (Act 977 of 2025) — Arkansas State Legislature ↗ |
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