HB786
Prohibit artificial depiction of a minor for obscene purposes
📋 What This Bill Does
The bill prohibits the use of artificially generated depictions of minors for obscene purposes, imposing penalties for violations.
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Rationale
The bill restricts certain forms of expression and imposes criminal penalties, conflicting with libertarian principles of free expression and limited government intervention.
Risks and Concerns
- The bill infringes on freedom of expression by criminalizing certain types of depictions, which may have a chilling effect on artistic and creative freedom.
- It expands government authority by regulating and penalizing specific forms of expression, thereby increasing the scope of government intervention.
- The bill introduces subjectivity in determining what constitutes 'obscene purposes,' which could lead to arbitrary enforcement and targeting of individuals.
Platform Citations (2)
1.2 Expression and Communication (1_2)
OPPOSES
The bill restricts freedom of expression by prohibiting specific types of content.
2.1 Aggression, Property, and Contract (2_1)
OPPOSES
The bill expands government regulation by criminalizing certain forms of expression.