Georgia
Georgia combines a 12 bills policy docket with 5 linked news items; its most common subjects are data-center energy policy, AI governance, and data-center siting, the status distribution is headed by 5 committee and 5 filed, and matching records show 12 matched data centers with 4,767 MW of reported capacity, 99 matched power plants totaling 41,097 MW, and 8 local policy areas and 12 local actions.
Legislation
- On the floorRestrictiveSB444
Private Review Agents; certain decisions with regard to the provision of insurance coverage for healthcare services shall not be based solely on artificial intelligence systems; provide
Private Review Agents; certain decisions with regard to the provision of insurance coverage for healthcare services shall not be based solely on artificial intelligence systems; provide is tracked in Georgia at the Floor stage. It is classified under AI in health care, tagged with a restrictive policy posture, linked to ai in healthcare and algorithmic transparency, and associated with Kay Kirkpatrick and Ben Watson. The record date is 2026-04-10.
Updated Apr 10, 2026Source - EnactedUnder reviewSR789
Senate Study Committee on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence; create
Senate Study Committee on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence; create is tracked in Georgia at the Enacted stage. It is classified under AI governance, tagged with a review policy posture, linked to ai safety and algorithmic transparency, and associated with Donzella James and RaShaun Kemp. The record date is 2026-03-31.
Updated Mar 31, 2026Source - FiledRestrictiveHB1603
Georgia Entertainment Artificial Intelligence Accountability and Performer Protection Act; enact
Georgia Entertainment Artificial Intelligence Accountability and Performer Protection Act; enact is tracked in Georgia at the Filed stage. It is classified under synthetic media, tagged with a restrictive policy posture, linked to deepfake regulation and data privacy, and associated with Yasmin Neal. The record date is 2026-03-25.
Updated Mar 25, 2026Source - FiledUnder reviewHR1788
House Study Committee on Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence; create
House Study Committee on Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence; create is tracked in Georgia at the Filed stage. It is classified under AI governance, tagged with a review policy posture, linked to ai safety and algorithmic transparency, and associated with Eric Gisler and Akbar Ali. The record date is 2026-03-18.
Updated Mar 18, 2026Source - FiledFavorableHB1387
Ad valorem tax; state-wide homestead exemption in an amount as determined from proceeds generated from collection of certain ad valorem property taxes on data centers
Ad valorem tax; state-wide homestead exemption in an amount as determined from proceeds generated from collection of certain ad valorem property taxes on data centers is tracked in Georgia at the Filed stage. It is classified under data-center siting, tagged with a favorable policy posture, linked to tax incentives, local zoning, and property values, and associated with Joseph Gullett and Martin Momtahan. The record date is 2026-02-19.
Updated Feb 19, 2026Source - In committeeConcerningHB1063
Electric utilities; protect residential and retail electricity customers from costs associated with data center construction and operation; require
Electric utilities; protect residential and retail electricity customers from costs associated with data center construction and operation; require is tracked in Georgia at the Committee stage. It is classified under data-center energy policy, tagged with a concerning policy posture, linked to energy rates, grid capacity, and local control, and associated with Brad Thomas and Jon Burns. The record date is 2026-02-17.
Updated Feb 17, 2026Source - FiledConcerningHB1323
Electrical service; require new data centers to operate as hybrid power data centers
Electrical service; require new data centers to operate as hybrid power data centers is tracked in Georgia at the Filed stage. It is classified under data-center energy policy, tagged with a concerning policy posture, linked to grid capacity, renewable energy, and carbon emissions, and associated with Yasmin Neal. The record date is 2026-02-17.
Updated Feb 17, 2026Source - FiledRestrictiveHB1059
Data Center Impact Assessment and Development Moratorium Act of 2026; enact
Data Center Impact Assessment and Development Moratorium Act of 2026; enact is tracked in Georgia at the Filed stage. It is classified under data-center siting, tagged with a restrictive policy posture, linked to grid capacity, environmental review, and local zoning, and associated with Derrick Jackson and Kim Schofield. The record date is 2026-01-28.
Updated Jan 28, 2026Source - In committeeRestrictiveHB171
Crimes and offenses; obscenity; repeal and replace Code Section 16-12-80
Crimes and offenses; obscenity; repeal and replace Code Section 16-12-80 is tracked in Georgia at the Committee stage. It is classified under synthetic media, tagged with a restrictive policy posture, linked to deepfake regulation, child safety, and ai safety, and associated with Brad Thomas and Todd Jones. The record date is 2025-02-26.
Updated Feb 26, 2025Source - In committeeUnder reviewHB147
Georgia Technology Authority; annual inventory of artificial intelligence usage by state agencies; provide
Georgia Technology Authority; annual inventory of artificial intelligence usage by state agencies; provide is tracked in Georgia at the Committee stage. It is classified under government use of AI, tagged with a review policy posture, linked to algorithmic transparency and ai safety, and associated with Brad Thomas and Todd Jones. The record date is 2025-02-20.
Updated Feb 20, 2025Source - In committeeHB276
Income tax; change certain definitions
Income tax; change certain definitions is tracked in Georgia at the Committee stage. It is classified under data-center energy policy and associated with James Burchett and Bruce Williamson. The record date is 2025-02-05.
Updated Feb 5, 2025Source - In committeeConcerningSB34
Public Service Commission; costs incurred by an electric utility as a result of providing electric services to commercial data centers from being included in any rates; prohibit
Public Service Commission; costs incurred by an electric utility as a result of providing electric services to commercial data centers from being included in any rates; prohibit is tracked in Georgia at the Committee stage. It is classified under data-center energy policy, tagged with a concerning policy posture, linked to energy rates, grid capacity, and local control, and associated with Chuck Hufstetler and Carden Summers. The record date is 2025-01-27.
Updated Jan 27, 2025Source
Recent news
Georgia Legislature Adjourns Without Passing Data Center Bills
Inside Climate News / Georgia Watch · Apr 9, 2026
Three AI Bills Reach Gov. Kemp's Desk in Georgia
Transparency Coalition AI Legislative Update · Apr 3, 2026
Georgia Senate Passes SB 410 Repealing Data Center Tax Exemption
13WMAZ · Mar 9, 2026
Georgia Senate Blocks SB 34 Ratepayer Protection Bill
Georgia Recorder · Feb 27, 2026
Georgia HB 1012 Proposes Data Center Construction Moratorium
Georgia Recorder · Jan 21, 2026
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