GA SB182

Creates the offense of doxing — intentionally posting another person's personally identifiable information without consent with reckless disregard that the information could be used to cause stalking, fear of serious bodily injury or death, significant economic injury, or mental anguish — punishable as a misdemeanor on first offense and a high and aggravated misdemeanor on subsequent convictions.

Establishes the offense of aggravated doxing — posting someone's personally identifiable information without consent with the intent to cause death or bodily injury — punishable as a felony carrying 1–3 years imprisonment, a fine of $1,000–$10,000, or both.

Defines personally identifiable information broadly to include name, address, Social Security number, date of birth, phone number, biometric data, employment information, religious affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexually intimate or explicit visual depictions.

Exempts sharing personal information when reporting criminal activity to law enforcement or government agencies, reporting conduct reasonably believed to be unlawful, or engaging in constitutionally protected speech, assembly, or petition.

Effective July 1, 2024, applying to offenses committed on or after that date, and explicitly prohibits any construction of the law that would conflict with First Amendment protections, the federal Communications Decency Act (Section 230), or 42 U.S.C. § 1983.