Judiciary Committee Legislative Session

judiciary - Feb 05, 2026 at 01:00 PM

Meeting Information

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The Judiciary Committee convened to discuss and vote on a range of legislative proposals, including measures to address the non-consensual generation of obscene AI images, standardize judicial circuit terms, reform real estate security and foreclosure processes, establish concurrent jurisdiction for juvenile offenses on military installations, and ensure uniformity in appeal transcript procedures.

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Feb 06, 2026 at 12:24 AM

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Feb 06, 2026 at 03:24 AM

Meeting Summary

Addressing Non-Consensual Obscene AI Images

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The committee passed Senate Bill 398, which criminalizes the intentional generation of obscene images of real persons using AI without their consent, aiming to close a gap in existing law that primarily addressed real images and videos. [Video 00:31:07]
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An amendment was approved to Senate Bill 398 addressing AI chatbots marketed to children that generate sexually explicit material, making program owners or operators liable if they knew or reasonably should have known such content would be generated. [Video 00:41:19]
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Another amendment to Senate Bill 398 was approved, proposed by the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACTOLL), to limit sex offender provisions to felony violations under the bill. [Video 00:39:12] [Video 00:49:47]

Judicial and Court System Updates

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Senate Bill 405, which was presented by Senator Seltzer, passed unanimously and moved to rules. [Video 00:28:16] [Video 00:29:41]
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A bill was passed to standardize superior court term dates in the Cordele Judicial Circuit to January 1 and July 1, effective January 1, 2027, at the request of local judges. [Video 00:17:10] [Video 00:18:10]
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House Bill 545 passed, establishing statewide uniformity for requesting and ordering appeal transcripts directly through the court reporter, eliminating inconsistent local practices. [Video 01:18:47] [Video 01:20:22]
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House Bill 1215 passed, which adds an additional judge to the middle judicial circuit. [Video 01:21:54] [Video 01:22:18]

Real Estate and Foreclosure Process Changes

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House Bill 1042 was introduced, proposing measures for judicial security by redacting judges' home addresses and expanding the pool of eligible special masters for real estate cases to the federal circuit. [Video 00:20:32] [Video 00:21:26]
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A component of House Bill 1042 aimed to change foreclosure bidding by allowing non-lenders to use certified funds for purchases and restricting cash transactions at courthouse steps due to security and money laundering concerns; this section was tabled for further discussion. [Video 00:22:27] [Video 01:01:02]
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House Bill LC620306S passed, requiring lending institutions to provide clear disclosure to borrowers about potential surplus funds after a property foreclosure, ensuring individuals are aware of and can claim any excess monies. [Video 01:07:27] [Video 01:09:26]

Juvenile Offenses on Military Bases

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House Bill 979 passed, establishing a process for concurrent jurisdiction, allowing juvenile offenses committed on federal military installations to be adjudicated within the state's juvenile justice system, rather than the federal system. [Video 01:14:36] [Video 01:15:26]

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Attached Documents (2)

02/05/2026 Senate Committee on Judiciary

This official video recording captures a government meeting held on February 5, 2026, serving as the comprehensive and complete public record of the official proceedings.

Feb 05, 2026 at 12:00 AM

Judiciary 2.5.26

Official video recording of a public meeting held on February 5, 2026. This document provides a comprehensive and authoritative record of the entire session.