HCR003 | Concurrent Resolution Regarding Child Sexual Abuse Material

Description
General Description: 

This resolution declares child sexual abuse material to be at odds with the standards of the people of Utah.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This resolution: discusses the increased proliferation of child sexual abuse material on the Internet; outlines how emerging technologies contribute to the proliferation of these heinous materials; describes the damages caused by child sexual abuse material; and declares child sexual abuse material, no matter how it is produced, to be at odds with the standards of the people of Utah.

Bill Details
Year: 
2024
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Feb 28, 2024
Sponsor
Representative
Republican - District 54
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

This resolution focuses on the increasing issue of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on the internet, particularly its creation through artificial intelligence (AI). It states that CSAM, regardless of its production method, is against Utah's societal values. The resolution also emphasizes the state's commitment to combat the use of AI in spreading CSAM, asserting that there is no value or justification for such material

Commission: 
Safety
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations encourage and call for members, policy makers, schools and community organizations to actively raise awareness and to address those conditions and situations that contribute to the sexual exploitation of a minor.

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations work with policy makers in government, non-government, school and community organizations to raise awareness of the effects of prolonged and increased exposure to sexually explicit materials,

Utah PTA Legislative Policy: 

To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship.

To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.