CS/SB 398: Child Pornography Terminology
GENERAL BILL by Criminal Justice ; Leek
Child Pornography Terminology; Replacing the terms “pornography” and “child pornography” with the term “child sexual abuse material”, etc.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 12/11/2025 Senate - Now in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 12/11/2025 Senate - Now in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Criminal Justice (CJ)
- Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (CF)
- Rules (RC)
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 11/5/2025 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 11/17/2025 | Senate |
• Referred to Criminal Justice; Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Rules |
| 12/1/2025 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Criminal Justice, 12/09/25, 10:00 am, 37 Senate Building |
| 12/9/2025 | Senate |
• CS by Criminal Justice; YEAS 6 NAYS 0 |
| 12/10/2025 | Senate |
• Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute) |
| 12/11/2025 | Senate |
• Now in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs |