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HD 2294

An Act prohibiting child sex dolls

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Alyson Sullivan-Almeida

Massachusetts bill bans making, selling, or using child sex dolls; penalties start at $10,000 and 5 years, rising to 10 years for later offenses, affecting people and retailers.

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Bill Summary · HD 2294

Summary: Massachusetts House Bill 2294 (HD 2294) – An Act Prohibiting Child Sex Dolls

Overview

  • Bill number: HD 2294
  • Title: An Act prohibiting child sex dolls
  • Session / Year: 194th General Court (2025-2026)
  • Introduced: January 16, 2025 (House Docket No. 2294)
  • Primary sponsor: Representative Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida (Abington)
  • Petitioning co-sponsor: Kelly W. Pease
  • Status: Not specified in the provided materials

This bill adds a new section to Chapter 272 of the General Laws to prohibit the manufacture, distribution, and use of "child sex dolls" in Massachusetts.

Purpose and intent

  • The bill is intended to criminalize the creation, possession, sale, transfer, transport, delivery, or distribution of child sex dolls within the Commonwealth.
  • It seeks to deter sexual exploitation of minors by restricting items designed to resemble minors for sexual purposes.

Key provisions and changes

  • Definition (Section 108(a)):
    • A “child sex doll” is defined as an anatomically correct doll, mannequin, or robot that has features resembling a minor and is intended for use in sexual acts.
  • Prohibited conduct (Section 108(b)):
    • It is illegal to knowingly use, possess, buy, sell, transport, deliver, or distribute a child sex doll in Massachusetts.
  • penalties:
    • First offense: fines up to $10,000 and/or imprisonment up to 5 years, or both.
    • Each subsequent offense: fines up to $10,000 and/or imprisonment up to 10 years, or both.

Who or what would be affected

  • Individuals who use, possess, buy, sell, transport, deliver, or distribute child sex dolls in Massachusetts.
  • Businesses and organizations involved in the manufacture, distribution, or sale of such dolls could be subject to penalties if they engage in prohibited activities.
  • Law enforcement and prosecutors would have a new statutory basis to charge and prosecute offenses involving child sex dolls.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill would amend Chapter 272 (Crimes and Criminal Offenses) by adding Section 108.
  • The provided materials do not specify a finalized status, effective date, or enacted date. Given the filing date (January 16, 2025) and the session designation (2025-2026), enforcement would depend on passage through the usual legislative process and any later effective date established in the enacted statute.

Potential impacts

  • Legal: Establishes criminal penalties for a defined category of devices, with escalating penalties for repeat offenses.
  • Policy: Signals a public safety and child protection stance by criminalizing a genre of items linked to sexual exploitation concerns.
  • Practical considerations: Law enforcement would need to identify and regulate these items, and retailers may adjust inventory in response to the prohibition.

Note: This summary reflects the text and provisions as provided. If the bill undergoes amendments or changes during committee and floor debates, those details could alter the final scope or penalties.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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