Georgia · SB398 · 2025 session

Wiretapping, Eavesdropping, Surveillance, and Related Offenses; criminal offenses of virtual peeping; establish

EngrossedSenate Disagreed House Amend or Sub · Mar 31, 2026

In plain language

Establishes criminal offenses of virtual peeping in Georgia, prohibiting the use of generative artificial intelligence systems to create images of individuals without their authorization or consent. The bill provides penalties, definitions, and an exception, and sets an effective date.

Summary generated by AI from the official bill text — may contain errors. Read the official text ↗ (opens in new tab)

Legislative history

14 actions · newest first

Mar 31, 2026SenateSenate Disagreed House Amend or Sub
Mar 31, 2026HouseHouse Passed/Adopted By Substitute
Mar 31, 2026HouseHouse Third Readers
Mar 27, 2026HouseHouse Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
Feb 25, 2026HouseHouse Second Readers
Feb 24, 2026HouseHouse First Readers

Progress

IntroducedJan 13, 2026Filed in a chamber; hasn't passed it yet.
EngrossedFeb 20, 2026Passed the chamber where it was introduced.
Enrolled (not reached)Passed both chambers in the same form and sent to the governor or president.
Enacted (not reached)Became law: signed, allowed to take effect without a signature, or passed over a veto.

Topics

Deepfakes & synthetic media Generative AI & foundation models Criminal justice & policing Liability & private right of action Studies, task forces & definitions

Sources

Official bill text ↗LegiScan record ↗