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GA · HB171CMTE · 7 COSPONSORS

Crimes and offenses; obscenity; repeal and replace Code Section 16-12-80

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Plain-English Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., 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 …

Source: OpenStates · fetched March 27, 2026

Who it affects
Parent / guardian

Prohibits the distribution of computer-generated obscene material depicting a child, which may impact parents' ability to access or create certain types of digital content.

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  • Parent / guardiandirectModerate impactHigh certainty

    Prohibits the distribution of computer-generated obscene material depicting a child, which may impact parents' ability to access or create certain types of digital content.

    “to prohibit distribution of computer generated obscene material depicting a child”· O.C.G.A. 16-12-80
What the Bill Does
  • Repeals and replaces Code Section 16-12-80 relating to obscene material.
  • Prohibits the distribution of computer-generated obscene material depicting a child.
  • Establishes a standard for obscenity and provides for penalties and probation.
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