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Meeting transcript · Georgia House Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Committee · March 19, 2026
House Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Committee, March 19, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard three measures: HR 1670, encouraging voluntary community food-sharing programs; SB 418, addressing unauthorized sexualized images of individuals; and SB 540, setting safety requirements for conversational AI services. Members questioned how the image measure would interact with criminal laws and whether individuals should be allowed to sue. Discussion of the AI measure focused on disclosures, age checks, covered services, enforcement standards and penalties. Witnesses supported both protection measures, while OpenAI requested stronger AI safeguards. The chair said members would work with the sponsors on possible changes. No amendments or votes were recorded before adjournment.
I hope so. I think you and I would disagree on criminalizing. Oh, I- I want to criminalize. Oh. And so it's my understanding under- We need to get a new bill ... current Georgia law, any kind of image of child pornography would be addressed criminally right away. Correct. It should be addressed right away. I totally agree. So my concern with this bill is...
Mm-hmm ... and I can charge them criminally, and I c- I can't, it takes, it could take years to get relief in a criminal environment. I can take a civil action. Again, now we're not talking about the, the porno- the pornographer. We're not talking about the professional abuser. We're talking about mostly individuals who, in some cases, in their mind,...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Committee · March 11, 2026
House Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Committee, March 11, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee discussed three bills: SB 470, concerning signal jammers; SB 594, concerning digital identity fraud and removal of fraudulent online content; and SB 444, concerning artificial intelligence in health insurance coverage decisions. Members raised questions about personal privacy protections, federal law, online impersonation, and requirements for human review of insurance denials. No votes were taken. The chair held SB 470 and SB 444 for further work before a planned Tuesday meeting and asked members to work with the sponsor of SB 594 on possible changes.
Although, for some reason, they still do not allow us to do that in our state prison system, and we're continuing to work with, uh, our friends in Washington, DC, to get that done. And, uh, I failed to mention, too, that the Emergency Management Association of Georgia has also endorsed this bill, along obviously with the authors from the GBI. Thank you,...
As I read it on lines 54 to 56, that makes unlawful the possession of a signal jammer with the intent to prevent, disrupt, delay, degrade, or otherwise interfere. And then the first felony is found in 16 to- 60 to 63, which appears to just be a strict liability type of penalty where if you have it, then you would be, um, guilty of a felony. But then on line...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Committee · March 17, 2026
House Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Committee, March 17, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee approved SB 470 after adopting an amendment to distinguish signal jamming from shielding, and sent it to Rules. Members also approved a substitute for SB 444 addressing human oversight of artificial intelligence in insurance coverage reviews, sending it to Rules. The committee discussed but did not vote on SB 594, which would create a digital identity fraud offense and set deadlines for online platforms to respond to reports. Members raised concerns about enforcement, political speech and the proposal’s scope. The chair asked for more work on narrowing that bill and adding an election-related exception before the next meeting.
And I don't want to speak out of turn. It's his bill. Senator, your, your thoughts. I'm just trying to find solutions. To be honest with you, I'm not sure. I think, you know, I felt like we kind of tailored this down to where it needed to be- Mm-hmm ... with this last sub. Um, try to get protections in there that, from the concerns from Section 230 to make...
But I have always thought of identity fraud as meaning you are assuming someone's identity. Um, I, I don't know. I, I don't know if, even if the chairman can shed some light on that, the, the, the distinction there. Now, I'm gonna point out there is a separate crime in Georgia called identity fraud. Yeah. And that's 16-9-121. Right. And that is when, um,...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Committee · February 11, 2026
House Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Committee, February 11, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard three bills. It held hearings without votes on HB 478, which would require disclosures on AI-generated commercial content, and HB 1230, which would restrict drone operations at prisons and jails. The chair planned to revisit both the following week and said the Public Safety Committee had been invited to join the discussion of HB 1230. Members raised questions about enforcement, penalties and protecting lawful drone use. The committee also considered a revised version of HB 949 targeting specified drone activities over agricultural land. After questions about emergency landings, penalties and landowners’ own drone use, the committee approved that bill by voice vote and sent it to Rules.
Um, we're gonna go ahead and go to House Bill 1230, if that's okay. Kind of knock out the, I'll say the hearing-onlys first. Um, I wanna take it from here. Um, members of the committee, I bring to you 1230, uh, to try to deal with a- A serious issue that we're having at our areas of incarceration. For those of you not aware, in many of our prisons and any...
I would welcome you to come and see me, call me, text me, smoke signal me, if you have questions or concerns, but I'm happy to take any questions right now if you'd like me to. Representative Cox. Yes. Um, thanks, Chairman, for the bill. Um, and this, this goes into, I guess, even the previous bill actually, but the challenge I'm seeing as it relates to...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Committee · March 5, 2026
House Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Committee, March 5, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard two bills and took no votes. For HB 1418, which would authorize voluntary local food-sharing programs using digital platforms, members questioned whether local governments already have that authority. The sponsor agreed to consider a resolution encouraging such programs instead, and the chair requested consultation with local-government organizations. For SB 444, which would prevent artificial intelligence from being the sole basis for denying healthcare coverage, members focused on definitions of artificial intelligence and human review. A Medical Association of Georgia witness supported the bill. The chair planned further work on the wording before a second hearing.
All right. Next up is Senate Bill 444. Senator Kirkpatrick, can you please come up, please? Thank you, Mr. Chair. I do have a handout. I don't know if you- If you could give it to the lady right behind you, and she will make sure everyone gets it. And Senator Kirkpatrick, welcome to TII. We're glad to have you. And if you can just do the Senate Bill, the...
A recent s- a recent study from Stanford University expresses several concerns. Opacity of algorithms, algorithms that lock in on past unrelated coverage decisions, lack of robust monitoring and governance processes, and lack of consideration of factors that may not be obvious from data available in the medical record, such as social supports at home when...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Committee · February 18, 2026
House Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Committee, February 18, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee, joined by members of the Public Safety Committee, discussed HB 1230 and proposals to strengthen restrictions on drones around prisons and jails. The chair held the bill for further drafting without a vote. The committee approved a substitute for HB 949 removing a restriction on drone photography and video over agricultural land while retaining other restrictions, including livestock harassment. The bill returns to Rules. The sponsor introduced a substitute for HB 478, but members did not have copies. The chair postponed that discussion to a later meeting and said the substitute would be emailed to members.
Pleasure to be here. I, I appreciate the opportunity to address this committee. Um, for those of you who don't know who I am, I'm Peter John Skandalakis. I'm the executive director for the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council. Uh, prior to that, I was a DA, elected DA for twenty-five years in the Coweta Circuit, and prior to that, I was an assistant DA. So I've...
That's what, how it's done. They, they don't launch them from public places. They launch them from private residences near prisons and fly them over the prison and make a drop. Um, and it's just a couple of minutes for them to do that. Um, we would, uh, respectfully ask that, uh, w- like I said, we, we a- appreciate the chairman's bill, but amend 42-5-18,...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Committee · February 4, 2026
House Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Committee, February 4, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee considered two bills. HB 949 would restrict unauthorized drone launches and landings on agricultural land. Members questioned how it would interact with existing trespass law and federal control of airspace. The chair held it until the following Wednesday so those questions could be addressed. HB 986 would raise the permitted speed of personal delivery devices from 4 to 7 miles per hour and require sound throughout movement rather than only when approaching. Members asked about injuries, insurance and noise. The committee approved a do-pass motion by voice vote, with no opposition heard.
Hey, good afternoon, everybody. Our apologies for a little bit of a disconnected start. Um, happy to have the first meeting of TII this year. Uh, we have two on the agenda. Members of the committee, we're gonna hear 949 first from Chairman Camp, and I believe she has a substitute, but I will allow Chairman Camp to speak to that. And then we're gonna hear...
Um, additionally, when I, when I introduced this to my colleagues and asked for their support, um, Representative O'Steen talked about that they actually use drones on their property to s- to spot spray herbicides and, and pesticides when things arise in very small areas. Um, she said that she appreciated me bringing this bill simply because someone could...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Committee · February 23, 2026
House Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Committee, February 23, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee approved substitutes for two bills. For SB 177, the presenter outlined changes to definitions, reporting deadlines and an exemption tied to federal law. Members split 4–4, and the chair broke the tie in favor, sending the bill to the Rules Committee. For HB 1230, the chair described a substitute combining two sections and incorporating previously discussed recommendations. The committee approved that substitute by voice vote. Members asked no substantive questions about either bill.
Hey guys, good afternoon. I have it on good authority that we'll be getting a few more members here in the not too distant future. So what I'd like to do is give you guys the run in terms of what we're gonna do. Um, the first thing that we're going to hear, uh, is the substitute to Senate Bill 177, LC474065S, and then after that we're going to hear the...
Mr. Leader thank you very much for that pithy explanation of your substitute. Um, I do not see any questions at this time. What's the will of the committee? Motion to pass. I got a motion to pass. Do I have a second? Second. I have a second. Any discussion? All right, all in favor say aye. Aye. All opposed? No. No. Let's- Thank you Mr. Chairman. Let's go to...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Committee · March 3, 2026
House Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Committee, March 3, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee considered HB 1437, which the sponsor said would allow electronic notarization while still requiring everyone to be physically present. No questions or debate followed the presentation. The committee approved the bill by voice vote, and the chair announced it would move to the Rules Committee.
Hey everyone. Thank you so much. We sure do appreciate it. We definitely have quorum right now. Um, my apologies, there's a very good chance the folders are sitting in 406. So we have ... Oh, nope. Patrick has them right here, so thank you, Patrick. While Patrick's doing this, we're gonna go ahead and give you the quick run of show. Uh, we're gonna allow...
Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I will be extremely brief. Uh, but the legislation that y'all have before you is allowing in-person electronic notary. Um, and I know Representative Gullett's here, he's worked a long time on remote online notary. What this would allow is, uh, in-person electronic notary, so instead of having to print out a piece of...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Committee · March 24, 2026
House Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Committee, March 24, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee approved HR 1670, which the sponsor described as encouraging local governments to use digital platforms to share food. The committee also approved a revised SB 540 focused on AI companion chatbots, after discussing protections for minors, crisis responses, age verification and responsibility for harmful content. Members adopted three amendments addressing age-verification data, chatbot statements encouraging self-harm and wording in the bill’s title. Both measures passed by voice vote, with no opposition heard. The chair said SB 540 would move to the Rules Committee.
May I comment on that, Mr. Leader? Rep- Re- Representative Evans, I'm gonna open up your mic, okay? At least from my position, and I don't wanna speak for the leader, my, my only concern, can you change the 24 hours to require by law? Because I don't know what necessarily in terms of if the law requires from a, say, a federal standpoint, if an age...
I think that's good. Yeah, that... Okay. Now people are gonna be able to have proof that I was admitted to the bar, and that's not a good thing, Representative Evans. Um, Mr. Leader, are you okay with that friendly amendment? That's fine. So at the proper time, I'm gonna ask you to make that, okay? Mr. Leader, you have no other questions? You have no...
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