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passed · Georgia · House Mar 31, 2026

HR 2032: Per Scholas Atlanta; occasion of its 10th anniversary; recognize

This bill is a formal resolution that honors Per Scholas Atlanta on the occasion of its 10th anniversary. It recognizes the organization's work in providing free technology training and career support to residents in the Atlanta area. The resolution commends the group for helping over 2,000 people gain skills in fields like cybersecurity and cloud computing to enter the tech workforce. This measure does not change laws or allocate funds; instead, it serves as a public acknowledgment of the organization's contributions to the community.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

passed · Georgia · House Apr 2, 2026

HR 2121: The transformative impact of blockchain technology; commend

This bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends the transformative impact of blockchain technology. It highlights how the technology improves data security, reduces transaction costs, and increases transparency across various industries like finance and healthcare. The resolution does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as an official statement of appreciation for the technology's benefits to people in Georgia and around the world.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Emerging Technology

introduced · Georgia · House Mar 31, 2026

HR 1893: House Study Committee on Modernizing the Discovery Process through the Use of New Technologies; create

This bill establishes a House Study Committee to examine how new technologies can improve the discovery process in Georgia's criminal justice system. The committee, composed of 15 members including judges, prosecutors, defense lawyers, and state officials, will study current methods for receiving, storing, and sharing digital evidence and identify more efficient systems. Its work focuses on addressing challenges posed by the growing volume of digital evidence, such as incompatible storage formats and time-consuming data transfers between agencies. The committee must submit a report with findings and potential legislative recommendations by December 1, 2026, and the final report will be made publicly available.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Technology

introduced · Georgia · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 1511: Court Technology Funding Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to provide for a technology fee to be collected under certain circumstances; to provide for a short title; to provide for a purpose for such fees; to provide for imposition of additional civil filing fees and criminal penalties; to provide for adoption of county resolutions; to provide for a technology fund; to provide for technology plans; to provide for expenditure of funds collected; to preempt local Acts providing for technology fees; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Government Spending Courts

introduced · Georgia · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 1520: Rental Pricing Integrity Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to prohibit certain practices by landlords and coordinators involving the use of nonpublic competitor data to influence rental price and occupancy decisions; to provide for annual certification and record retention; to provide for enforcement; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Technology

introduced · Georgia · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 1561: Student Journalist Press Freedom Restoration Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to require secondary schools and public institutions of higher education to recognize certain rights for student journalists; to provide for protections for student media advisers; to provide for limitations; to provide for written policies; to provide for proceedings and injunctive relief; to provide for legislative findings, declarations, and intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for construction; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Technology

introduced · Georgia · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 1603: Georgia Entertainment Artificial Intelligence Accountability and Performer Protection 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 Entertainment Artificial Intelligence Accountability and Performer Protection Act"; to require consent for use of a performer's likeness in a digital replica; 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 ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

in committee · Georgia · House Mar 18, 2026

HR 1583: House Study Committee on Small Business Technology Adoption; create

This bill creates a House Study Committee on Small Business Technology Adoption in Georgia to examine how the state can better support small businesses in adopting new technologies like artificial intelligence and enterprise software. The committee will consist of five representatives, including the chairperson of the Small Business Development Committee, two from the majority party, and two from the minority party, who will study issues related to technology adoption, training, and tax policies affecting small businesses. The committee will hold meetings, receive funding from the House, and submit a report with findings and recommendations before being abolished on December 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Tags Small Business

passed · Georgia · House Mar 25, 2026

HR 1895: Importance of voluntary community based resource recovery efforts through the RESCUER initiative and the utilization of digital platforms to facilitate food sharing within local communities; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of voluntary community based resource recovery efforts through the RESCUER initiative and the utilization of digital platforms to facilitate food sharing within local communities; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Environment ✓ Technology

introduced · Georgia · House Mar 23, 2026

HR 1791: Federal government; establish a national data protection authority; urge

This bill is a non-binding resolution that urges the federal government to create a national data protection authority to oversee how personal information is collected, stored, and shared. It highlights concerns about the widespread tracking of biometric and location data without individual consent and argues that a unified federal approach is necessary to ensure consumer confidence and economic stability. The resolution requests that the Department of Homeland Security and Georgia's congressional delegation receive copies of the document, but it does not establish any new laws or regulations itself. As a procedural measure, it serves as a formal recommendation rather than a law that directly impacts businesses or individuals.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Tags Privacy

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