SB 337 (2020): falsely created nude or sexually explicit images added to Georgia's invasion-of-privacy offense (O.C.G.A. 16-11-90)

Summary

Georgia amended Code section 16-11-90, which prohibits electronically transmitting or posting nude or sexually explicit images of an adult without consent, so that it also covers a 'falsely created videographic or still image' of the person. The offense applies where the person knows the content and acts knowingly and without the depicted person's consent, and the transmission or post is harassment or causes the depicted person financial loss and serves no legitimate purpose to them. The amendment states that it does not impose liability on interactive computer services or telecommunications services for content provided by others. It was signed by the Governor and took effect on August 3, 2020 (Act 550), and applies to conduct on or after that date. This is an older, pre-generative-AI statute that reaches sexually explicit deepfakes.

Key dates

1. On approval by the Governor (2020)Takes effect
2. October 20, 2026Checked against sources
3. October 21, 2026Checked against sources

Developments are added when the record is reviewed. Next review: October 16, 2027.

Evidence

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1. or video which depicts nudity or sexually explicit conduct of an adult, including a falsely

   Supports: Falsely created images brought within 16-11-90(b)

   This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law

   Supports: Effective on approval

   SB 337 (SB 337/AP), 2020 signed legislation Office of the Governor of Georgia Primary source

2. 08/03/2020 Senate Date Signed by Governor

   Supports: Signed by the Governor on August 3, 2020

   08/03/2020 Act 550

   Supports: Act number

   SB 337 (2019-2020 Regular Session), status history Georgia General Assembly Primary source

3. Invasion of Privacy; prohibition against the transmission of photography depicting nudity; include falsely created videographic or still images

   Supports: Listed among bills the Governor signed in 2020

   2020 Signed Legislation Office of the Governor of Georgia Primary source

4. 2021 – Georgia enacted GA SB 78, which makes it a felony to knowingly transmit a sexual deepfake

   Supports: Conflicting attribution (SB 78, 2021); recorded as a conflict, not relied on

   Georgia AI Policy Overview (last updated 8 January 2024) MultiState Reporting or analysis