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AB 187

Revises provisions relating to pornography. (BDR 15-591)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Dalia

AB 187 expands Nevada law to ban AI-altered or photorealistic sexual images of minors; felonies up to life, possible sex-offender registration, effective July 1, 2025.

(Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, no further action allowed.)
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Bill Summary · AB 187

Summary — AB 187 (2025): Revises provisions relating to pornography (BDR 15‑591)

Status: Introduced Jan. 8, 2025; passed Assembly Mar. 20, 2025 (Ayes 53 — Noes 17); read in Senate and referred to committees; final notation (Apr. 12, 2025): “Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, no further action allowed.”
Effective date if enacted: July 1, 2025. Statutes affected: NRS 200.725, 200.730, 200.770 (Nevada Revised Statutes).

Main purpose

AB 187 expands Nevada criminal law to address pornography and intimate-image offenses that involve images of minors or adults altered through the use of artificial intelligence (AI). It extends existing prohibitions to explicitly cover photorealistic or AI‑altered images that depict sexual conduct or sexual portrayals.

Key provisions and changes

  • Amends NRS 200.725:

    • Prohibits knowingly preparing, advertising or distributing any item that either (a) depicts a minor engaging in or simulating sexual conduct, or (b) contains or incorporates an image of a minor that has been altered through artificial intelligence to depict such conduct.
    • Violation: category B felony — imprisonment 1 to 15 years, and/or fine up to $15,000.

  • Amends NRS 200.730:

    • Prohibits knowingly and willfully possessing any film, photograph or other visual presentation that either (a) depicts a person under 16 as the subject of a sexual portrayal or engaged in sexual conduct, or (b) contains or incorporates an AI‑altered image of a minor depicting a sexual portrayal or sexual conduct.
    • Penalties:
    • First offense: category B felony — imprisonment 1 to 6 years; may include fine up to $5,000.
    • Subsequent offenses: category A felony — imprisonment 1 year minimum up to life with possibility of parole; may include fine up to $5,000.

  • Amends NRS 200.770 (definition of “intimate image”):

    • Expands the definition to explicitly include a photorealistic image of another person that has been altered through AI to depict that person engaging in or simulating sexual conduct.
    • Retains exceptions: an image is not an “intimate image” if the person depicted is not clearly identifiable, voluntarily exposed in a public/commercial setting, or is a public figure.

  • Cross‑references and collateral effects:

    • Because the covered offenses involve “pornography and a minor,” convictions may trigger sex‑offender registration and related requirements under existing statutes (e.g., NRS 179D.097 and related provisions).

Who is affected

  • Perpetrators: persons who create, advertise, distribute, or possess AI‑altered images depicting minors (or minors depicted sexually) face felony charges and substantial prison terms/fines.
  • Potential registrants: persons convicted under the expanded provisions may be subject to sex‑offender registration and associated obligations.
  • Platforms, distributors, and individuals handling images may be affected by the broadened criminal exposure for AI‑altered material.

Procedural/timing notes

  • The bill passed the Assembly on Mar. 20, 2025, and was transmitted to the Senate. Subsequent entries show committee referrals. The Apr. 12, 2025 entry indicates “no further action allowed” under Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, which in the legislative record means the bill did not proceed further under that rule as of that date.
  • If enacted, the law would take effect July 1, 2025.

Additional considerations

  • The bill targets “images … altered through the use of artificial intelligence” and “photorealistic images,” but the statutory text does not provide a detailed technical definition of AI‑altered imagery; enforcement and prosecutorial practice may require further guidance or judicial interpretation.
  • The bill tightens criminal exposure for AI‑generated or AI‑manipulated sexual imagery, aligning statutory language with emerging harms from synthetic media.

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

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