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SB 351 — GA, US
SB 351 is an AI governance legislation from GA, currently appeal. The Georgia Attorney General is actively defending SB 351, which mandates parental consent for minors under 16 to create social media accounts [2]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-03-10.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- appeal
- Authority / governing body
- Georgia Attorney General
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — legal proceedings ongoing; preliminary injunction remains in effect.
Intelligence briefs (1)
Georgia AG Defends Social Media Parental Consent Law in Federal Court
The Georgia Attorney General is actively defending SB 351, which mandates parental consent for minors under 16 to create social media accounts [2].
This appellate proceeding could establish precedents for state-level age verification and consent requirements, impacting AI-driven onboarding and advertising strategies.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — legal proceedings ongoing; preliminary injunction remains in effect.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is SB 351?
- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is currently defending SB 351 in the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, a state law mandating parental consent for social media accounts established by users aged 15 and younger [1]. This action follows a preliminary injunction issued by a District Court on June 26, 2025, which temporarily blocked enforcement after a lawsuit filed by the social media industry trade association, NetChoice [3]. Carr's appeal seeks to allow full implementation of the law [3]. Primary source →
- Why does SB 351 matter?
- This appellate proceeding could establish precedents for state-level age verification and consent requirements, impacting AI-driven onboarding and advertising strategies. Primary source →
- Who does SB 351 affect?
- Social media platforms operating in Georgia are primarily affected, particularly those leveraging AI for age verification, user engagement, and content delivery to minors. Organizations whose business models include personalized advertising or content moderation for underage users will need to evaluate existing practices. This also bears on entities developing or deploying AI systems for youth-focused online services. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for SB 351?
- No fixed deadline — legal proceedings ongoing; preliminary injunction remains in effect. Primary source →
- What is the current status of SB 351?
- As of the last published update, SB 351 is at the "appeal" stage. Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for SB 351?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://law.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-03-10/carr-continues-fight-keep-kids-safe-online. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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