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GA SB27
Bill
Status
3/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Albers
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AI Summary
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Creates the offense of doxing as a misdemeanor for intentionally posting another person's personally identifiable information without consent with reckless disregard for whether it could cause fear of stalking, bodily harm, or significant economic injury (minimum $500); second offense becomes a high and aggravated misdemeanor
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Establishes aggravated doxing as a felony punishable by 1-3 years imprisonment and/or fines of $1,000-$10,000 when posting personal information with intent to cause death or bodily injury to the victim or their close relations
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Defines personally identifiable information broadly to include name, address, phone number, Social Security number, employment information, religious affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation, biometric data, and sexually intimate depictions
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Exempts reporting criminal activity to law enforcement, reporting unlawful conduct, and constitutionally protected speech, assembly, and petition activities
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Effective date of July 1, 2025, applying to offenses committed on or after that date
Legislative Description
Stalking; offense of doxxing; penalties; protective order; provide
Last Action
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
4/4/2025