SB 594
Internet and E-mail Fraud; the criminal offense of digital identity fraud; establish
Jurisdiction
Georgia
Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Last updated at
Jun 16, 2026, 4:36 AM
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Bill overview
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 6 of Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to internet and e-mail fraud, so as to establish the criminal offense of digital identity fraud; to provide for criminal penalties; to require social media platform operators to evaluate claims of digital identify fraud; to provide for civil penalties; to provide for enforcement; to provide for a cause of action and damages; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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Timothy Bearden
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