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GA HB983
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/21/2018
Primary Sponsor
Betty Price
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AI Summary
- Amends Georgia Code Section 19-15-2 to require that county child abuse protocol committees include a mandatory medical review by a pediatric physician or other appropriate medical personnel upon a 3rd or subsequent allegation of child abuse
- A medical evaluation of the child must also be conducted if deemed necessary by the reviewing physician or medical personnel
- The physician or medical personnel performing the review may be employed by or contracted with the state Division of Family and Children Services or the county department of family and children services
- The adopted protocol must remain consistent with the policies and procedures of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services
Legislative Description
Domestic relations; medical review and evaluation on a third or subsequent allegation of child abuse; provide
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/23/2018
Full Bill Text
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