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GA SB154
GA SB154Sale or Distribution of Harmful Materials to Minors; provisions of Code Section 16-12-103 shall be applicable to libraries operated by schools; provide
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Introduced
02/13/2023
02/13/2023
In Committee
02/22/2024
02/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sale or distribution of harmful materials to minors, so as to provide that the provisions of Code Section 16-12-103 shall be applicable to libraries operated by schools; to provide that violations of Code Section 16-12-103 or 16-12-104 shall be misdemeanors of a high and aggravated nature when committed knowingly; to provide for a defense; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's law on the sale or distribution of harmful materials to minors. It extends the provisions of Code Section 16-12-103, which prohibits the sale or distribution of such materials to minors, to libraries operated by schools. The bill also makes violations of Code Sections 16-12-103 or 16-12-104 (the library exception) a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature when committed knowingly. Additionally, the bill provides a defense for schools or individuals who can demonstrate they made a good faith effort to identify and remove access to materials harmful to minors.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (21)
John Albers (R)*,
Jason Anavitarte (R)*,
Lee Anderson (R)*,
Brandon Beach (R)*,
Max Burns (R)*,
Clint Dixon (R)*,
Greg Dolezal (R)*,
Shelly Echols (R)*,
Steve Gooch (R)*,
Russ Goodman (R)*,
Marty Harbin (R)*,
Billy Hickman (R)*,
John Kennedy (R)*,
Colton Moore (R)*,
Chuck Payne (R)*,
Randy Robertson (R)*,
Shawn Still (R)*,
Carden Summers (R)*,
Larry Walker (R)*,
Sam Watson (R)*,
Rick Williams (R)*,
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time (on 02/26/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64318 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/225137 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/214457 |
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