Bill > SB571

This bill requires commercial entities that host or operate websites containing a substantial portion of online gambling content, which includes sports betting, prediction market trading, and casino-style games like slot machines and card games, to implement reasonable age verification methods to ensure individuals accessing this content are at least 18 years old. These verification methods can include submitting a digitized identification card, government-issued identification, or any commercially reasonable method meeting a specific federal standard for identity assurance. If a commercial entity fails to perform this age verification, they can be held liable for damages if a minor accesses gambling content, and may face fines of up to $10,000 per violation, with proceedings initiated by the Attorney General or a local prosecutor. Furthermore, commercial entities are prohibited from retaining any identifying information after access is granted, and can be liable for damages if they knowingly do so. The bill includes exceptions for news-gathering organizations, news or public interest broadcasts, and cloud service providers, and clarifies that internet service providers and search engines are not liable solely for providing access to such content if they are not responsible for its creation.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73570