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GA SB398
Bill
Status
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bo Hatchett
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AI Summary
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Creates the felony offense of "virtual peeping on a minor" for intentionally using generative AI to create obscene images of minors, punishable by 5-20 years imprisonment and up to $100,000 fine
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Establishes "virtual peeping on an adult" as a felony when AI-generated obscene images are created without the adult's consent, carrying 1-10 years imprisonment and up to $50,000 fine
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Reduces the minor-related offense to a misdemeanor when the depicted minor is at least 14, consented, the defendant is 18 or younger, and no distribution occurred (or distribution was non-malicious and non-commercial)
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Creates a felony offense for operators of AI programs designed for or marketed to children if the program provides obscene material descriptions to children, punishable by 1-15 years imprisonment
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Each AI-generated image constitutes a separate offense; law enforcement activities for investigation and prosecution are exempt from these provisions
Legislative Description
Wiretapping, Eavesdropping, Surveillance, and Related Offenses; criminal offenses of virtual peeping; establish
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/25/2026