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AI Summary
This bill mandates disclosures for conversational AI services, requires privacy tools for users, establishes protocols for handling self-harm ideation, limits data collection from minors, and includes specific exceptions.
Business Impact
If you operate a conversational AI service in Georgia, you must implement user privacy tools and protocols for self-harm responses by the effective date or face enforcement actions.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
Georgia's SB540 focuses on enhancing online safety for minors using conversational AI services. It requires operators to disclose information, provide privacy tools, limit data collection from minors, establish protocols for addressing suicidal ideation, and take steps to limit certain actions related to minors. This legislation aims to protect vulnerable users and ensure responsible AI usage.
Key Provisions
- Operators must provide disclosures related to conversational AI services.
- Operators are required to implement privacy tools for users.
- Protocols for responding to suicidal ideation or self-harm must be adopted.
- Operators must limit data collection from minors.
- Operators must take steps to limit certain actions related to minors by conversational AI systems.
- The Attorney General is responsible for enforcement of the provisions.
- Exceptions include educational institutions and certain research activities.
- Definitions related to the bill's terms are provided.
Latest Legislative Action
Effective Date 2027-07-01
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 9)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Watson R | Sponsor | SD-001 |
| Brian Strickland R | Sponsor | SD-042 |
| Jason Anavitarte R | Sponsor | SD-031 |
| Jason T. Dickerson R | Sponsor | SD-021 |
| Larry Walker R | Sponsor | SD-020 |
Roll Call Votes
S ·
Agree To House Substitute: Senate Vote #857 ·
Mar 27, 2026
44 Yea
1 Nay
9 Other
Passed ✓
H ·
Passage: House Vote #765 ·
Mar 25, 2026
166 Yea
0 Nay
10 Other
Passed ✓
S ·
Passage By Substitute: Senate Vote #660 ·
Mar 6, 2026
54 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Amendments (3)
Floor Amendment
Pending
2026-03-06
Floor Amendment
Pending
2026-03-06
Floor Amendment
Pending
2026-03-06
Compliance Checklist
Implement user privacy tools and disclosures
Who: Operators of conversational AI services
Penalty: Enforcement actions by the Attorney General
Who: Operators of conversational AI services
Penalty: Enforcement actions by the Attorney General
Adopt protocols for handling self-harm responses
Who: Operators of conversational AI services
Penalty: Enforcement actions by the Attorney General
Who: Operators of conversational AI services
Penalty: Enforcement actions by the Attorney General
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Full Legal Analysis
SB540 amends Georgia's online internet safety laws to impose specific requirements on operators of conversational AI services. Key mandates include providing clear disclosures about the AI services, implementing privacy tools for users, and adopting protocols to address instances of suicidal ideation or self-harm. The bill requires operators to limit data collection from minors and take steps to limit certain actions related to minors by conversational AI systems. The Attorney General is responsible for enforcement, ensuring that operators take necessary actions to protect minors and other users. The bill does not confirm specific penalties for non-compliance in the provided description. Exceptions to the requirements include educational institutions and certain research activities. This legislation aligns with growing trends in AI regulation, focusing on user safety and accountability in technology deployment.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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