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GA HB513

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/3/2018

Primary Sponsor

Pam Dickerson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires signs to be posted at medical facilities, fire stations, and police stations to inform the public that these are authorized locations where a newborn child may be safely surrendered without criminal prosecution of the mother
  • Directs the Georgia Department of Human Services to develop standards for the signage, including size, type, and placement within or outside the facility
  • Amends Chapter 10A of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Georgia's existing "Safe Place for Newborns" law, by adding new Code section 19-10A-8
  • Passed both the Georgia House and Senate; sponsored by Representatives Dickerson (113th), Abrams (89th), Gardner (57th), and Hugley (136th)

Legislative Description

Domestic relations; signs to be posted at certain medical facilities where a newborn child may be left; provide

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2018

Full Bill Text

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