HB 639

Georgia House bill in Session 1033.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 28, 2025.

Courts; expedite and prioritize processes for termination of parental rights in certain cases involving parental incapacity and child maltreatment.

Bill ID GA-1033-HB-639
Session 1033
Status in_committee
Committee Judiciary Juvenile
House in_committee 2025-02-28
Family / Children
Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the juvenile code, so as to expedite and prioritize processes for the termination of parental rights in certain cases involving parental incapacity and child maltreatment; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsor
Wiedower, Marcus
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-26 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-02-28 Status in_committee
2025-02-28 Latest Action House Second Readers
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