Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 10 D cosponsors

SB 165 — Minors; social media and internet safety; account termination upon the request of minors or their parents or guardians; provide

Last action — Senate Read and Referred

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill allows minors or their guardians to terminate social media accounts and delete personal data.

This legislation enhances social media safety for minors by allowing them or their guardians to request account terminations and personal data deletions. It also introduces increased penalties for social media providers and a civil remedy for minors harmed by these platforms.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families can facilitate safer internet use for minors by managing social media account terminations and personal data deletions.
  • Consumers: Consumers may see more responsible handling of personal information by social media platforms due to increased provider accountability.

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minors, so as to provide for social media and internet safety for minors; to provide for account termination upon the request of minors or their parents or guardians; to provide for the deletion of personal information, subject to exceptions; to increase the amount of the fine for which providers of a social media platform may be liable; to create a civil remedy for minors to recover damages against providers of a social media platform; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated: O.C.G.A. § 39-6-6; O.C.G.A. § 39-6-2.

  • O.C.G.A. § 39-6-6

    Nothing $2,500.00 → aid title is further amended in said chapter by revising Code Sec relating to forceability by Attorney General, as follows: 39-6-4." (a) The Attorney General shall have exclusive authority to enfor ons of this chapter and the authority to take action pursuant to Part 2 of Art apter 1 of Title 10, the 'Fair Business Practices Act of 1975.' (b) Except as provided in Code Section 39-6-6, nothing er shall be interpreted to serve as the basis for a private right of action under any other law. (c) Subject to the ability to cure an alleged violation under sub this Code section, the Attorney General may initiate an action and seek dam $50,000.00 and court costs, including reasonable attorney's fees, 5 LC 49 2118

    amended

  • O.C.G.A. § 39-6-2

    aid title is further amended in said chapter by adding a new Code section to read as follows: "39-6-6. (a) A provider of a social media platform that knowingly or recklessly violates subsection (c) or (c.1) of Code Section 39-6-2 shall be liable to the minor account holder, including court costs and reasonable attorney's fees as ordered by the court. Claimants may be awarded up to $10,000.00 in damages. (b) A civil action for a claim under this Code section shall be brought within one year from the date the complainant knew, or reasonably should have known, of the alleged violation. (c) Any action brought under this Code section may only be brought on behalf of a minor account holder. (d) For purposes of bringing an action under this Code section, a provider of a social media platform that allows a minor to create an account on such platform is considered to be both engaged in substantial and not isolated activities within this state and operating, conducting, engaging in, or carrying on a business and doing business in this state, and is therefore subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state. (e) A provider of a social media platform that allows a minor who is 14 years of age or older to create an account on such platform has entered into a contract with such minor. (f) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to limit or preclude any other available remedy at law or equity.

    amended

Action History

  1. Senate Read and Referred

  2. Senate Hopper

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 237 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (237)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 165 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minors, so as to provide for social media and internet safety for minors; to provide for account termination upon the request of minors or their parents or guardians; to provide for the deletion of personal information, subject to exceptions; to increase the amount of the fine for which providers of a social media platform may be liable; to create a civil remedy for minors to recover damages against providers of a social media platform; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 165?
SB 165 is sponsored by Randal Mangham (Democrat), Kenya Wicks (Democrat), Elena Parent (Democrat), Donzella James (Democrat), Michael 'Doc' Rhett (Democrat), Nan Orrock (Democrat), Kim Jackson (Democrat), RaShaun Kemp (Democrat), Harold Jones II (Democrat), and Nikki Merritt (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 165?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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