SB 197 — 'End Public Funding Of Misinformation Act'
SB 197, titled the 'End Public Funding of Misinformation Act,' is a Georgia state bill introduced in the 2025-26 legislative session. It aims to address the spread of misinformation by potentially restricting public funding for entities or activities that promote misinformation. The bill is currently in the Senate and has been read and referred for further consideration. The legislation falls under the health subject area and is intended to mitigate the harms of disinformation, particularly in public health contexts.
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