HB 171·GA·house
Crimes and offenses; obscenity; repeal and replace Code Section 16-12-80
FailedFiled Jan 29, 2025
Sponsor: Brad Thomas
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Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
Mar 27, 2026
Summary
The bill makes it a felony to distribute AI‑created images that appear to show a child in obscene conduct, and it imposes tougher sentences when AI is used to commit certain listed offenses. It also defines AI systems, updates school and highway code references, and requires reporting of suspected AI‑generated child exploitation. The measure failed to become law.
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