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Georgia (US)

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28 JAN 2026 · Working Paper

Georgia SB 9 ("Ensuring Accountability for Illegal AI Activities Act")

Enacts measures to address the use of AI-generated media in elections. Defines "materially deceptive media" and prohibits its publication with intent to deceive voters within 90 days of an election, establishing offenses for fraudulent election interference and solicitation thereof. Excludes activities protected by the First Amendment, such as satire or journalism. Prescribes penalties, escalating from misdemeanors to felonies for repeat offenses, and grants jurisdiction to the Attorney ...

Official materialNational StrategyOfficial source · legis.ga.gov ↗
01 JAN 2026 · Law / Act

2026 Chatbot Legislation — Georgia SB 540 [URL: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73452]

2026 chatbot legislation requiring involves therapy/mental health — Passed Legislature

Primary legal sourceGenerative AI ·Data Privacy & ProtectionOfficial source · legis.ga.gov ↗
26 MAR 2024 · Other

Georgia HB 986 (Elections; election interference with a deep fake; establish criminal offense)

Enacts criminal penalties for using AI-generated, materially deceptive media to influence Georgia elections within 90 days of an election, classifying it as fraudulent election interference. Defines materially deceptive media as AI-generated content falsely depicting real individuals' conduct or speech appearing authentic. Exempts First Amendment-protected activities like satire and journalism from these provisions. Authorizes the Attorney General to prosecute violations, with venue in rel...

Official materialNational StrategyOfficial source · legis.ga.gov ↗
12 JAN 2024 · Law / Act

Georgia Technology Authority Artificial Intelligence Responsible Use (SS-23-002)

Regulates state agencies' ethical, transparent use of AI, prioritizing rights and minimizing harm. Requires GTA oversight in AI deployment, bias identification, privacy protection, training, and misuse reporting. Ensures collaboration transparency, rigorous testing, and contingency planning.

Primary legal sourceFinancial Services ·Education ·Health & Life Sciences ·+3Official source · gta-psg.georgia.gov ↗
05 FEB 2023 · Law / Act

An act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders [...]

Regulates the use of artificial intelligence and other technology in eye assessments for medical purposes, including by requiring medical professionals to analyze any data collected or generated by automated systems.

Primary legal sourceFinancial Services ·Education ·Health & Life Sciences ·+11Official source · legis.ga.gov ↗