SB 259

Georgia Senate bill in Session 1033.

Status: enacted. Latest action: May 12, 2025.

Juvenile Code; certain procedures to be followed when there is a determination of suspected child abuse or neglect; provide.

Bill ID GA-1033-SB-259
Session 1033
Status enacted
Committee Judiciary Juvenile | Children and Families
Senate enacted 2025-05-12
Family / Children Healthcare
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Brass, Matt
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-26 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-05-12 Status enacted
2025-05-12 Latest Action Effective Date
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