Georgia · Legislation

Georgia HB171

Georgia HB171 is in committee.

This Georgia bill bans the distribution of computer-generated obscene material depicting children and adds enhanced criminal sentences for offenders who use artificial intelligence to commit certain crimes. It updates the state's obscenity laws to specifically address AI-generated content targeting minors.

Recorded sponsors: Brad Thomas, Todd Jones, Sandy Donatucci, Leesa Hagan.

Official title

Crimes and offenses; obscenity; repeal and replace Code Section 16-12-80

Bill details

Stage
In committee
Policy area
Deepfakes
Party origin
Republican
Sponsors
Brad Thomas, Todd Jones, Sandy Donatucci, Leesa Hagan
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Focus areas

Topics this bill touches, used to group it with related legislation.

  • Deepfake Regulation
  • Child Safety
  • AI Safety

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What would Georgia HB171 do, and who would it affect?

Records current as of . The bill text and legislative history are linked below.