Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia SB 418
Torts; cause of action against the knowing and unauthorized use of an individual's photograph or image together with representations of nudity or sexually explicit conduct; provide
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Max Burns (Republican)
- Elena Parent (Democratic)
- Jason Anavitarte (Republican)
- Shawn Still (Republican)
- Bo Hatchett (Republican)
- Brian Strickland (Republican)
- Nan Orrock (Democratic)
- Randy Robertson (Republican)
- Jason T. Dickerson
- Harold Jones II (Democratic)
- RaShaun Kemp (Democratic)
- Jaha Howard (Democratic)
- Kenya Wicks (Democratic)
- Blake Tillery (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding torts, so as to provide a cause of action against the knowing and unauthorized use of an individual's photograph or image together with representations of nudity or sexually explicit conduct; to provide for stays of such causes of action; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Text versions
- As introduced LC 49 2512
- Floor Amend 1 AM 49 0299
- Floor Amend 2
- Committee Sub LC 49 2762S
- As Passed Senate
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 Senate | Senate Vote #676 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
Actions
- Mar 10, 2026 · House
House Second Readers - Mar 9, 2026 · House
House First Readers - Mar 6, 2026 · Senate
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute - Mar 6, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Read - Mar 6, 2026 · Senate
Senate Taken from Table - Mar 6, 2026 · Senate
Senate Tabled - Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
Senate Read Second Time - Mar 3, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute - Jan 27, 2026 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Jan 21, 2026 · Senate
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