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GA SB3
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/10/2015
Primary Sponsor
Renee Unterman
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AI Summary
- Creates a power of attorney allowing parents or legal custodians to temporarily delegate caregiving authority for a minor child to any adult Georgia resident for up to one year, without court approval, by executing a notarized written document
- Excludes from delegable authority the power to consent to marriage, adoption, abortion, or termination of parental rights; the delegation does not alter existing court orders or parental rights regarding custody, visitation, or support
- Grants the attorney-in-fact the right to enroll the child in public school in their attendance zone, consent to medical and dental treatment, and exercise other parental responsibilities; public schools may not unreasonably deny such enrollment
- Requires 30 days' written notice by certified mail to any non-custodial parent before execution; prohibits use of the power of attorney to subvert a DFCS child welfare investigation or while DFCS has an open case involving the parent or child
- Allows military parents on active duty to extend the delegation beyond one year for the duration of active duty service plus 30 days; the delegation does not constitute abandonment, abuse, neglect, or foster care placement
Legislative Description
'Supporting and Strengthening Families Act'; power of attorney from parent to another person; care of minor child; provide for
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
3/14/2016
Full Bill Text
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