Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1749: House Study Committee on the Impact of Multiplayer Online Gaming Platforms; create
Status: In committee, March 25, 2026
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Impact of Multiplayer Online Gaming Platforms; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Creating the House Study Committee on the Impact of Multiplayer Online Gaming Platforms; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Creating the House Study Committee on the Impact of Multiplayer Online Gaming Platforms; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, in the 21st century, children regularly engage in games online using various platforms, including multiplayer online gaming platforms that provide access to a vast library of games created by users around the world and that enable direct communication with other users; and WHEREAS, such online games are complex and immersive, and they may allow children to access violent and graphic imagery and content; and WHEREAS, online gaming platforms extend beyond mere gaming and promote socialization on other online platforms that enable children to communicate directly with unknown persons; and WHEREAS, children undergo rapid and evolving physical, mental, and emotional development, rendering them more susceptible to the allure of peer pressure, novelty, and rewards inherent in the usage of online gaming and private communication platforms; and H. R. 1749 LC 63 0145 WHEREAS, utilizing online gaming platforms can expose children to significant privacy and safety risks; and WHEREAS, existing online protections addressing children may be outdated and ineffective at preventing young children from accessing content that is not age-appropriate; and WHEREAS, study is needed to evaluate the impact of multiplayer online gaming platforms on children, including evaluation of the risks and benefits of such platforms, consideration of how existing online access …
Sponsors
- Rob Clifton (R, 131) · primary sponsor
- Holt Persinger (R, 119)
- Kimberly New (R, 40)
- Beth Camp (R, 135)
- Tyler Smith (R, 18)
- Jones, Todd (R, 25)
Latest actions
- : House Committee Favorably Reported
- : House Second Readers
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1749?
- HR1749 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): House Study Committee on the Impact of Multiplayer Online Gaming Platforms; create.
- What does HR1749 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Creating the House Study Committee on the Impact of Multiplayer Online Gaming Platforms; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1749?
- In committee as of March 25, 2026. Latest action: House Committee Favorably Reported (March 25, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1749?
- Rob Clifton (R, 131), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1749?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74190
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