SR 789 Georgia Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Study Committee on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence; create

SR 789 creates a Senate Study Committee to examine how artificial intelligence impacts Georgia's film and television industry, particularly concerning job losses for creative workers and concerns about AI replacing human artistry. The committee, composed of five senators (with bipartisan co-chairs), a state economic development official, and two Georgia Film Academy representatives, will study these issues and may recommend future legislation. The committee expires on December 1, 2026, and will not enact laws itself but will produce a report with findings and potential policy suggestions.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 17, 2026 Last action Mar 31, 2026

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What changed between versions

As introduced LC 64 0035 → Adopted Senate · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to narrow the study's focus specifically to the impact of artificial intelligence on creative industries. The committee's composition was reduced from eight members to five, all appointed by the Senate President. Additionally, the rules for non-legislator members were updated to clarify that they receive no compensation but are eligible for expense reimbursement, and a new provision allows the filing of meeting minutes if no formal report is produced.

Scope change

The scope was narrowed from a general study on artificial intelligence to a specific study on its impact on creative industries.

SCOPE

The title and purpose were changed to specify that the study focuses on the impact of AI on creative industries.

REQUIREMENT

The committee size was reduced from eight members to five, and the appointment process was simplified to include only Senate members appointed by the President of the Senate.

A new subsection allows the cochairpersons to file meeting minutes instead of a formal report if no approved report is generated.

FISCAL

The compensation rules for non-legislator members were clarified to state they receive no pay but may be reimbursed for expenses.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 31, 2026

How they voted

42–0

Passed · 5 other

Total votes 47

Mar 31, 2026

D Democratic18

14 Yea 4

77% Yea

R Republican29

28 Yea 1

96% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Mar 31, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute

upper

Mar 12, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

upper

Feb 18, 2026

Committee

Senate Read and Referred

upper

Feb 17, 2026

Introduced

Senate Hopper

upper

12 primary · 0 co-sponsors