HB171Georgia2025 sessionEngrossed
Crimes and offenses; obscenity; repeal and replace Code Section 16-12-80
Plain-language summary
Repeals and replaces Georgia's obscenity statute, prohibiting the distribution of computer-generated obscene material depicting a child and establishing an updated obscenity standard. The bill also creates enhanced sentencing provisions for defendants who use artificial intelligence in the commission of certain crimes.
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History
Jan 29, 2025
HHouse Hopper
Jan 30, 2025
HHouse First Readers
Feb 3, 2025
HHouse Second Readers
Feb 20, 2025
HHouse Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
Feb 26, 2025
HHouse Third Readers
Feb 26, 2025
HHouse Passed/Adopted By Substitute
Feb 27, 2025
SSenate Read and Referred
Mar 27, 2025
SSenate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
Mar 27, 2025
SSenate Read Second Time
Mar 28, 2025
SSenate Recommitted
Mar 31, 2025
SSenate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
Jan 12, 2026
SSenate Recommitted
Mar 27, 2026
SSenate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
Progress
Introduced
EngrossedFeb 26, 2025
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
BT
Rep. Brad Thomas (R)Prime sponsor
TJ
Rep. Todd Jones (R)
SD
Rep. Sandy Donatucci (R)
LH
Rep. Leesa Hagan (R)
JC
Rep. John Carson (R)
CB
Rep. Carter Barrett (R)
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