Torts; generative artificial intelligence systems shall constitute personal property for purposes of certain actions for product liability alleging injury to a minor; provide
Summary
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 relative to torts, so as to provide that generative artificial intelligence systems shall constitute personal property for purposes of certain actions for product liability alleging injury to a minor; to provide for liability of product sellers in such actions; to establish rebuttable presumptions relative to manufacturers and product sellers in such actions; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2026
Last action Mar 6, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Mar 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Favorably Reported
upper
Feb 11, 2026
Committee
Senate Read and Referred
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Strickland
RRepublican
P
Ed Setzler
RRepublican
P
Elena Parent
DDemocratic
P
Marty Harbin
RRepublican
P
Sally Harrell
DDemocratic
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