HB 171: Crimes and offenses; obscenity; repeal and replace Code Section 16-12-80

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

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.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 27, 2026Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
2. January 12, 2026Senate Recommitted
3. March 31, 2025Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
4. March 28, 2025Senate Recommitted
5. March 27, 2025Senate Read Second Time
6. March 27, 2025Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
7. February 27, 2025Senate Read and Referred
8. February 26, 2025House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
9. February 26, 2025House Third Readers
10. February 20, 2025House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
11. February 3, 2025House Second Readers
12. January 30, 2025House First Readers

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