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HB 171

Georgia House bill in Session 1033.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 27, 2026.

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

Bill ID GA-1033-HB-171
Session 1033
Status in_committee
Committee Judiciary Non-Civil | Rules
House in_committee 2026-03-27
Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to obscenity and related offenses, so as to repeal and replace Code Section 16-12-80, relating to obscene material, distribution, and penalty; to prohibit distribution of computer generated obscene material depicting a child; to provide for a standard for obscenity; to provide for a penalty and probation; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to provide for sentencing of defendants who utilize artificial intelligence in the commission of certain crimes; to provide for notices for enhanced sentencing, and enhanced sentencing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsor
Thomas, Brad
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-01-29 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-27 Status in_committee
2026-03-27 Latest Action Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
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