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This bill introduces the Georgia Anti-Doxing Act, which creates two new criminal offenses: doxing and aggravated doxing. Doxing occurs when a person intentionally posts another individual's personally identifiable information (such as home address, phone number, or workplace) without consent and with reckless disregard for potential harmful consequences, including causing fear of stalking or serious injury, or causing significant economic or emotional harm. The first offense is a misdemeanor, with subsequent offenses becoming felonies. Aggravated doxing is a more serious version of the offense, where the person intentionally posts such information with the specific intent to cause fear or harm, and is treated as a felony with increasingly severe penalties for repeat offenses. The bill provides exceptions for reporting criminal activity, lawful investigations, and constitutionally protected speech. Importantly, the law defines key terms like "personally identifiable information" and "mental anguish," and establishes jurisdictional guidelines for prosecuting these offenses. The law will take effect on July 1, 2025, and apply to offenses committed on or after that date, aiming to protect individuals from malicious online harassment and potential real-world harm resulting from unauthorized personal information disclosure.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69508