Technology

in committee · Georgia · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 495: "Age-Appropriate Design Code Act"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to enact the "Age-Appropriate Design Code Act"; to provide for definitions; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEnacts age-appropriate design standards for digital services, requiring data privacy protections for minors under Georgia law.95% confidence

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introduced · Georgia · House Feb 24, 2026

HB 1387: Ad valorem tax; state-wide homestead exemption in an amount as determined from proceeds generated from collection of certain ad valorem property taxes on data centers

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property tax exemptions and deferral, so as to provide for a state-wide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes in an amount as determined from the proceeds generated from the collection of certain ad valorem property taxes on data centers; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides homestead tax exemption funded by data center taxes, offering relief to homeowners (middle-income tax relief) while generating revenue from a specific sector.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProvides tax incentives for data centers (technology infrastructure) to encourage development and investment, aligning with tech sector support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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introduced · Georgia · House Feb 24, 2026

HB 1399: Georgia Likeness, Expression, Generative AI, and Commercial Yield (LEGACY) Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to enact the "Georgia Likeness, Expression, Generative AI, and Commercial Yield (LEGACY) Act"; to provide for property rights in an individual's likeness; to require consent for use of an individual's likeness; to provide for violations; to provide for a private right of action; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires consent for using likenesses in AI, protecting digital rights and regulating commercial AI use per bill's focus on generative AI and consent.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

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signed · Georgia · Senate May 11, 2026

SB 540: Online Internet Safety; certain disclosures related to conversational AI services; require

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to online internet safety, so as to require certain disclosures related to conversational AI services; to require the operators of conversational AI services to take steps to limit certain actions related to minors by such systems; to require operators to provide certain privacy tools to users; to require operators to adopt a protocol for a conversational AI service's response to suicidal ideation or self-harm; to provide for enforcement by the Attorney General; to provide for exceptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires privacy tools, disclosures, and safety protocols for AI services, enhancing user privacy protections and minor safety per bill's mandates.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Online Safety Social Media

in committee · Georgia · House Feb 19, 2026

HR 1204: United States and the State of Georgia; burden of lung cancer; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing the burden of lung cancer in the United States and the State of Georgia; supporting prevention, early detection, and timely intervention to improve patient outcomes; addressing disparities in care; and encouraging expanding access to Georgians to cutting-edge technology to support lung cancer prevention, early detection, and timely intervention; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly supports lung cancer prevention, early detection, and expanding access to technology for improved healthcare outcomes, directly advancing patient access and addressing care disparities.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly encourages expanding access to cutting-edge technology for lung cancer prevention/detection, aligning with tech support indicators.90% confidence

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introduced · Georgia · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 1200: Secretary of State; continue to protect private and protected information contained in Georgia's voter registration list; urge

A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Secretary of State to continue to protect private and protected information contained in Georgia's voter registration list from an unwarranted request from the United States Department of Justice to produce unredacted copies of such voter registration list; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly protects voter registration data privacy, aligning with data protection indicators in technology policy.90% confidence

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passed both · Georgia · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 594: Internet and E-mail Fraud; the criminal offense of digital identity fraud; establish

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 6 of Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to internet and e-mail fraud, so as to establish the criminal offense of digital identity fraud; to provide for criminal penalties; to require social media platform operators to evaluate claims of digital identify fraud; to provide for civil penalties; to provide for enforcement; to provide for a cause of action and damages; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new criminal offense for digital identity fraud, expanding criminalization under Georgia's criminal code.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates criminal offense for digital identity fraud, mandates social media platforms to evaluate fraud claims, and establishes civil penalties to protect user data and enhance cybersecurity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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in committee · Georgia · Senate Mar 6, 2026

SB 488: Torts; generative artificial intelligence systems shall constitute personal property for purposes of certain actions for product liability alleging injury to a minor; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to torts, so as to provide that generative artificial intelligence systems shall constitute personal property for purposes of certain actions for product liability alleging injury to a minor; to provide for liability of product sellers in such actions; to establish rebuttable presumptions relative to manufacturers and product sellers in such actions; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyClassifies generative AI as personal property for product liability claims involving minors, establishing legal accountability for AI developers to protect consumers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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signed · Georgia · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 444: Private Review Agents; certain decisions with regard to the provision of insurance coverage for healthcare services shall not be based solely on artificial intelligence systems; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 46 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certification of private review agents, so as to provide that certain decisions with regard to the provision of insurance coverage for healthcare services shall not be based solely on artificial intelligence systems, artificial intelligence, or other software tools; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prohibits AI-only decisions in healthcare insurance coverage, protecting patient rights and access to services.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts AI use in healthcare insurance decisions to prevent sole reliance on automated systems, directly limiting technology application in a regulated sector.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Artificial Intelligence

passed · Georgia · House Feb 5, 2026

HR 1260: Impiricus; commend

HR 1260 is a non-binding resolution recognizing Impiricus, a Georgia-based health-tech startup named by Deloitte as the U.S.'s fastest-growing company. It commends Impiricus for developing an AI platform that helps pharmaceutical companies share healthcare resources with providers and offers free clinical tools - including translation, prior-authorization help, and e-prescribing - to doctors, nurses, and dentists, especially in rural areas. The resolution does not create new laws or obligations; it is purely ceremonial, extending formal recognition and best wishes to the company. This resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 5, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCommends AI platform providing free clinical tools (translation, e-prescribing) to rural healthcare providers, improving access and efficiency in underserved areas.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCommends AI platform and digital tools (e-prescribing, translation) improving healthcare access in rural areas, promoting digital equity via technology.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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