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MaineLD 524132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)House

An Act to Reduce Trafficking in the State

Sponsored By: Amy Kuhn (Democratic)

Became Law

CRIMESCRIMES - SEX OFFENSES

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Tougher crimes and prison for AI child abuse images

Beginning April 16, 2026, it is a Class B crime to make or alter images to create obscene child sexual material, including with AI. It is a Class C crime to share it or to have it with intent to share. It is also a crime to transport, buy, possess, or access it with intent to view. Courts must impose at least 5 years in prison for key offenses, and at least 10 years when certain prior convictions apply. Material showing anyone under 16 is contraband and can be seized. If the minor is 14 or 15 and the actor is less than 5 years older, a close‑in‑age exception can apply.

Clear rules cover AI-made child abuse images

Beginning April 16, 2026, the law defines child sexual abuse material to include any image that shows, or looks like it shows, a minor in sexual conduct. This includes computer‑made images and photos that are changed to look like a child. The law defines generative AI, what counts as an image, and who is an identifiable child. It also sets a three‑part test for what is obscene. These definitions guide what content is illegal and what courts may seize.

Higher bar to infer intent to share

Beginning April 16, 2026, the court may infer intent to share only if someone has 100 or more images. Before, the rule applied at 10 or more images.

Minor now means under age 16

Beginning April 16, 2026, a minor means someone under age 16 for laws that use this term. People who are 16 or 17 are no longer treated as minors under those rules. This narrows who is covered in related prosecutions and requirements.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Amy Kuhn

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 719

    5/1/2026

  2. On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table Subsequently, PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.

    4/14/2026Senate

  3. On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT - Emergency -2/3 Elected Required in concurrence.

    2/26/2026Senate

  4. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.PASSED TO BE ENACTED.ROLL CALL NO. 619(Yeas 128 - Nays 0 - Absent 20 - Excused 1 - Vacant 2)Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    2/24/2026House

  5. COMMITTEE ON BILLS IN THE SECOND READING REPORTS NO FURTHER VERBAL AMENDMENTS NECESSARY. REPORT ACCEPTED.READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-789), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.

    2/12/2026Senate

  6. Report READ. On motion by Senator STEWART of Aroostook Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending ACCEPTANCE of the Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-789) Report. Roll Call Ordered Taken from the table by the President ACCEPTANCE of the OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-789) Report PREVAILED. Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 710 Yeas 32 - Nays 0 - Excused 3 - Absent 0 Bill READ ONCE Committee Amendment "A" (H-789) READ and ADOPTEDASSIGNED FOR SECOND READING NEXT LEGISLATIVE DAY.

    2/10/2026Senate

  7. CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-789).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    2/3/2026House

  8. Carried over, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

    6/25/2025House

  9. Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.

    3/21/2025House

  10. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY in concurrence

    2/11/2025Senate

  11. Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    2/11/2025House

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