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GA SB571
Bill
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shawn Still
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AI Summary
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Websites where more than 33.33% of content constitutes online gambling (sports betting, prediction markets, or casino-style gaming) must verify users are at least 18 years old before granting access
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Acceptable age verification methods include digitized identification cards, government-issued ID, or any method meeting NIST Identity Assurance Level 2 standards
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Commercial entities that fail to verify age face up to $10,000 in fines per violation, plus civil liability for damages, court costs, and attorney's fees when minors access gambling content
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Companies must not retain any identifying information after age verification is complete; knowingly retaining such data creates additional liability for damages
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Exemptions apply to news organizations, public interest broadcasts, cloud service providers, and internet service providers who merely provide access without controlling the content
Legislative Description
Online Internet Safety; age verification to access gambling content on the internet; require
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/25/2026