Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 74: Harmful Materials to Minors; exemption for libraries and librarians from the provisions of Code Section 16-12-103; repeal
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Plain-language summary
SB 74 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Harmful Materials to Minors; exemption for libraries and librarians from the provisions of Code Section 16-12-103; repeal. Primary sponsor: Max Burns (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican), Greg Dolezal (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Blake Tillery (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 9, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute.
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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 Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sale or distribution of harmful materials to minors, so as to repeal an exemption for libraries and librarians from the provisions of Code Section 16-12-103, relating to selling, loaning, distributing, or exhibiting materials harmful to minors; to provide that any violation of such Code section shall be a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature when committed knowingly; to provide for a defense for librarians who make good faith attempts to identify and remove material harmful to minors; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 17
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Greg Dolezal | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Blake Tillery | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
“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 Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper