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GA SB27

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Albers

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Exempts reporting criminal activity to law enforcement, reporting unlawful conduct, and constitutionally protected speech, assembly, and petition activities

  • 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House Withdrawn, Recommitted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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary - Non-Civil3/10/2025
Judiciary1/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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