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GA SB74
Bill
Status
3/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Max Burns
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AI Summary
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Public libraries, school libraries, and college/university libraries lose their immunity from prosecution under Code Section 16-12-103 (selling, loaning, distributing, or exhibiting materials harmful to minors) if they fail to comply with governing authority decisions on reconsideration requests or complaints about such materials
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Library boards of trustees must establish training procedures for members who review reconsideration requests regarding materials harmful to minors
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Effective date is July 1, 2026, applying to motions, hearings, or trials commenced on or after that date
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Amends Georgia Code Sections 16-12-104 (library exception) and 20-5-43 (board of trustees duties)
Legislative Description
Harmful Materials to Minors; exemption for libraries and librarians from the provisions of Code Section 16-12-103; repeal
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
2/9/2026