In effect
Limited protection
Wisconsin AI-Generated CSAM Law (2023 Act 224)
Wisconsin · 2023 Wis. Act 224 (SB 314); Wis. Stat. § 948.12
Wisconsin criminalized AI-generated and virtual child sexual abuse material — even where no real child was involved. Possession, production, or distribution of AI imagery appearing to depict a minor in sexually explicit conduct is a Class D felony carrying up to 25 years.
Technical detail
2023 Wis. Act 224 (SB 314), signed Mar. 28, 2024, amends Wis. Stat. § 948.12 to add 'depiction of a purported child' including AI-generated virtual content; Class D felony.
Who is protected: Children
Who must comply: Anyone who creates, possesses, or distributes AI-generated CSAM in Wisconsin
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2024-03-28 |
| Enacted | 2024-03-28 |
| Citation | 2023 Wis. Act 224 (SB 314); Wis. Stat. § 948.12 |
| Enforced by | Wisconsin DOJ; district attorneys |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Class D felony: up to 25 years |
| Topics | children's online safety · deepfakes · AI-generated images |
| Last verified | 2026-06-12 |
| Official source | 2023 Wisconsin Act 224 — Wisconsin Legislature ↗ |
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