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GA HR768

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/24/2015

Primary Sponsor

Joyce Chandler

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the House Study Committee on Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse to review Georgia's mandatory reporting law, which was established in 1965 and has not been substantially rewritten since 1990
  • Committee shall consist of 5 House members and 2 nonlegislative members, all appointed by the Speaker of the House, with one legislative member designated as chairperson
  • Charged with studying issues related to mandatory reporting of child abuse, including confusion over when abuse must be reported, inconsistent reporting policies across schools and health care facilities, and the need for uniformity in reporting processes
  • Committee member allowances are limited to 5 days unless additional days are authorized, with funding drawn from House of Representatives appropriations
  • Committee must file any approved report with the Clerk of the House prior to its abolishment date of December 1, 2016

Legislative Description

House Study Committee on Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse; create

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

2/19/2016

Committee Referrals

Juvenile Justice3/24/2015

Full Bill Text

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