Georgia SB9: "Ensuring Accountability for Illegal AI Activities Act"; enact

What the bill says

To amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to obscenity and related offenses, so as to repeal and replace Code Section 16-12-80, relating to obscene material, distribution, and penalty; to prohibit distribution of computer generated obscene material depicting a child; to provide for a standard for obscenity; to provide for a penalty and probation…

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to obscenity and related offenses, so as to repeal and replace Code Section 16-12-80, relating to obscene material, distribution, and penalty; to prohibit distribution of computer generated obscene material depicting a child; to provide for a standard for obscenity; to provide for a penalty and probation; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to provide for sentencing of defendants who utilize artificial intelligence in the commission of certain crimes; to provide for notices for enhanced sentencing, and enhanced sentencing; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Ensuring Accountability for Illegal AI Activities Act." S. B. LC 56 0249 SECTION 2. Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to obscenity and related offenses, is amended by …

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Sponsors

• Brad Thomas (R, HD-021) · primary sponsor
• John Albers (R) · primary sponsor
• Shawn Still (R, 48)
• Jason Esteves (D, 35)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, 5)
• Bill Cowsert (R, 46)
• Chuck Payne (R, 54)
• Emanuel Jones (D, 10)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, 31)
• Randy Robertson (R, 29)

Latest actions

1. January 28, 2026: Senate Disagreed House Amend or Sub
2. March 27, 2025: House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
3. March 27, 2025: House Third Readers
4. March 20, 2025: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
5. March 11, 2025: House Withdrawn, Recommitted
6. March 10, 2025: House Second Readers
7. March 6, 2025: House First Readers
8. March 4, 2025: Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
9. March 4, 2025: Senate Third Read
10. February 11, 2025: Senate Read Second Time

Votes

• House Vote #322 (March 27, 2025): 152 yea, 12 nay, passed
• Senate Vote #145 (March 4, 2025): 46 yea, 9 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB9?

SB9 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): "Ensuring Accountability for Illegal AI Activities Act"; enact.

What does SB9 do?

In its own words: To amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to obscenity and related offenses, so as to repeal and replace Code Section 16-12-80, relating to obscene material, distribution, and penalty; to prohibit distribution of computer generated obscene material depicting a child; to provide for a standard for obscenity; to provide for a penalty and probation…

What is the status of SB9?

Failed as of January 28, 2026. Latest action: Senate Disagreed House Amend or Sub (January 28, 2026).

Who sponsored SB9?

Brad Thomas (R, HD-021), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB9?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69351