Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 671: Torts; right of action against any person who knowingly or negligently engages in sexually explicit conduct in the presence of a minor; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 671 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Torts; right of action against any person who knowingly or negligently engages in sexually explicit conduct in the presence of a minor; provide. Primary sponsor: Carmen Rice (Republican), Tim Fleming (Republican), Lauren McDonald (Republican), Trey Kelley (Republican), Tyler Smith (Republican), Carter Barrett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 4, 2025): House Withdrawn, Recommitted.
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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 Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions as pertaining to torts, so as to provide for a right of action against any person who knowingly or negligently engages in restricted sexual conduct in the presence of a minor or who knowingly or negligently allows, permits, encourages, or requires a minor to be present while another engages in sexually explicit conduct in the presence of such minor; to provide for the Department of Revenue to fine or suspend or revoke certain business licenses where such establishment admits a minor to be present while another engages in sexually explicit conduct or restricted sexual conduct; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmen Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 139 |
| Tim Fleming | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 114 |
| Lauren McDonald | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Trey Kelley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Tyler Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Carter Barrett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper