GA HB349 | 2021-2022 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: Introduced on February 8 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-02-10 - House Second Readers
Pending: House Juvenile Justice Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 8 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-02-10 - House Second Readers
Pending: House Juvenile Justice Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
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 revise certain definitions; to codify best practices; to remove inconsistencies; to provide for the timing of certain hearings and filings; to provide for the provision of certain reports; to provide for the appointment of guardians ad litem and their powers, duties, and responsibilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Title
Juvenile Code; revise certain definitions; codify best practices; remove inconsistencies
Sponsors
| Rep. Donna McLeod [D] | Rep. Shelly Hutchinson [D] | Rep. Gregg Kennard [D] | Rep. Sandra Scott [D] |
| Rep. Rebecca Mitchell [D] | Rep. Viola Davis [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-10 | House | House Second Readers |
| 2021-02-09 | House | House First Readers |
| 2021-02-08 | House | House Hopper |
Georgia State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59421 |
| Text | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/197003 |
