Georgia Senate Bill 259
Session 2025_26
Juvenile Code; certain procedures to be followed when there is a determination of suspected child abuse or neglect; provide
Became Law
Signed by Governor on May 12, 2025
First Action
Feb 26, 2025
Latest Action
May 12, 2025
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
259
State
Georgia
Session
2025_26
checkPassed on March 6, 2025
Motion Text
Senate Vote #167 - 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Roll Call Votes
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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.
As Passed Senate
Committee sub LC 57 0260S
As introduced LC 52 0801
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05/12/2025
Georgia General Assembly
Effective Date
05/12/2025
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Act 121
05/12/2025
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Senate Date Signed by Governor
04/10/2025
Senate
Senate Sent to Governor
04/02/2025
House
House Passed/Adopted
04/02/2025
House
House Third Readers
03/20/2025
House
House Committee Favorably Reported
03/11/2025
House
House Second Readers
03/10/2025
House
House First Readers
03/06/2025
Senate
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
03/06/2025
Senate
Senate Third Read
03/04/2025
Senate
Senate Read Second Time
03/03/2025
Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
02/27/2025
Senate
Senate Read and Referred
02/26/2025
Senate
Senate Hopper
Sources
GA Legislature
Record Created
Feb 27, 2025 7:00:09 AM
Record Updated
May 17, 2025 7:05:00 AM