HB 418 amends provisions in the Penal Code to enhance penalties and broaden definitions for offenses related to sexually explicit visual material involving children. The bill increases criminal penalties for possession, promotion, or intent to promote such material, particularly in cases involving higher numbers of visual depictions or prior convictions. It also includes explicit prohibitions on visual materials created or manipulated with artificial intelligence to depict minors. The legislation clarifies the definitions of visual materials to address advancements in digital and AI technologies, ensuring that conduct involving digitally altered or AI-generated depictions is subject to prosecution. These changes aim to close existing legal gaps and strengthen protections against the exploitation of children. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.