GeorgiaJuvenile Code; certain procedures to be followed when there is a determination of suspected child abuse or neglect; provide
What it does
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Juvenile Code, so as to provide for certain procedures to be followed when there is a determination of suspected child abuse or neglect; to provide for a physician holding temporary physical custody of a child based on a suspicion of child abuse or neglect to provide certain information to a parent or legal guardian and to the Division of Family and Children Services; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
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No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- May 12Effective DateLatest
- May 12Act 121Major
- May 12Senate Date Signed by Governor Brian KempBecame Law
- Apr 10Senate Sent to GovernorTo Governor
- Apr 2House Passed/AdoptedPassed House
- Vote recorded House Vote #389 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 2House Third ReadersMinor
- Mar 20House Committee Favorably ReportedMinor
- Mar 11House Second ReadersMinor
- Mar 10House First ReadersMinor
- Mar 6Senate Passed/Adopted By SubstitutePassed Senate
- Vote recorded Senate Vote #167 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 6Senate Third ReadMinor
- Mar 4Senate Read Second TimeMinor
- Mar 3Senate Committee Favorably Reported By SubstituteMinor
- Feb 27Senate Read and ReferredMinor
- Feb 26Senate HopperIntroduced