Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 165: Minors; social media and internet safety; account termination upon the request of minors or their parents or guardians; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 165 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Minors; social media and internet safety; account termination upon the request of minors or their parents or guardians; provide. Primary sponsor: Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2025): Senate Read and Referred.
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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 Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minors, so as to provide for social media and internet safety for minors; to provide for account termination upon the request of minors or their parents or guardians; to provide for the deletion of personal information, subject to exceptions; to increase the amount of the fine for which providers of a social media platform may be liable; to create a civil remedy for minors to recover damages against providers of a social media platform; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper