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Age Verification Compliance Overview

This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Georgia. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.

Georgia maintains a "Heavily Regulated" approach to age-restricted content. This classification indicates strict compliance requirements including mandatory age verification, specific technical implementations, regular audits, and substantial penalties for non-compliance. Businesses operating in this jurisdiction must implement comprehensive age assurance systems and maintain detailed compliance records. Legal consultation is strongly recommended before entering this market.

The information below includes regulatory status, legal requirements, enforcement mechanisms, penalties for non-compliance, acceptable verification methods, and relevant regulatory authorities. This data is essential for platforms, content providers, and businesses that need to implement age-appropriate access controls or verify user ages.

Minimum Age

18+ years

Required age for platform access

Age Gate Required

Yes

Age verification is mandatory

Last Verified

10/12/2025

Most recent data update

Regulatory Timeline

Historical changes and upcoming regulatory events

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    School Policy Submission Deadline: Schools are required to submit their social media access policies to the Georgia Department of Education by this date.

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    SB 351 Effective Date: The Protecting Georgia’s Children on Social Media Act of 2024 (SB 351) takes effect, requiring compliance from affected entities.

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    SB 351 Passed and Signed into Law: Senate Bill 351 was passed by the Georgia General Assembly and signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp.

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    Senate Reading for House Bill 910: A Senate reading took place for House Bill 910.

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    House Bill 910 Clears House Vote: House Bill 910, a related or precursor bill, cleared a House vote by 165-to-1.

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    Legislation Introduced: Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and State Sen. Jason Anavitarte introduced Senate Bill 351.

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