Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 540: Online Internet Safety; certain disclosures related to conversational AI services; require
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 540 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Online Internet Safety; certain disclosures related to conversational AI services; require. Primary sponsor: Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Jason T. Dickerson, Tim Bearden (Republican). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2027): Effective Date.
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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 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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Jason T. Dickerson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective Date
- Act 518
- Senate Date Signed by Governor
- Senate Sent to Governor
- Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub
- House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- Senate Third Read
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