Plain English Breakdown
The bill status shows it was withdrawn from committee on April 4, 2025. While the metadata notes it 'passed both chambers' in one field, the last action indicates a recommitment to Judiciary Non-Civil, creating uncertainty about its final passage or effective date.
Georgia Booking Photo Privacy Protection Act
This bill aims to strengthen rules against sharing arrest booking photos for people who have not been convicted of a crime.
What This Bill Does
- Amends Georgia law regarding the prohibition of disclosing arrest booking photographs.
- Strengthens protections for individuals who have not been convicted of crimes.
- Provides definitions needed to enforce these rules.
- Establishes procedures for websites and publications that charge money to remove photos.
Who It Names or Affects
- Individuals in Georgia who are arrested but not convicted of a crime.
- Websites and publications that post or sell arrest booking photographs.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text provided is unreadable, so specific details about the removal process cannot be confirmed from this source alone.
- It is unclear if these rules apply to photos posted before the law takes effect.