WI AI CSAM Law
Wisconsin AI-Generated CSAM Law (2023 Act 224)
Wisconsin · 2023 Wis. Act 224 (SB 314); Wis. Stat. § 948.12
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- March 28, 2024
- Applies to
- Anyone who creates, possesses, or distributes AI-generated CSAM in Wisconsin
- Enforced by
- Wisconsin DOJ; district attorneys
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.
Who is protected: Children
Legal 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.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | March 28, 2024 |
| Citation | 2023 Wis. Act 224 (SB 314); Wis. Stat. § 948.12 |
| 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 |
| Statute | 2023 Wisconsin Act 224 — Wisconsin Legislature |
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