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GA HR447

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/28/2017

Primary Sponsor

Paulette Rakestraw

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution declaring pornography a public health concern leading to serious mental and physical problems, including emotional, mental, and medical illnesses, addiction, and difficulty forming intimate relationships
  • Cites early childhood exposure as a key concern, noting 27 percent of older millennials reported first viewing pornography before puberty, potentially leading to low self-esteem, eating disorders, and risky sexual behavior
  • Asserts pornography normalizes violence, abuse, and rape, and increases demand for sex trafficking, prostitution, and child sexual abuse
  • Calls for systemic efforts to prevent exposure and addiction, educate individuals and families, and develop recovery programs that hold broader influences accountable
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press; the resolution is non-binding and does not enact any new laws or regulations

Legislative Description

Pornography; public health crisis leading to broad spectrum of individual and public health impacts and societal harms; recognize

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

2/20/2018

Full Bill Text

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