Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 571: Online Internet Safety; age verification to access gambling content on the internet; require
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 571 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Online Internet Safety; age verification to access gambling content on the internet; require. Primary sponsor: Shawn Still (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2026): 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 Chapter 5 of Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to online internet safety, so as to require age verification to access gambling content on the internet; to provide for a private right of action; 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 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
“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