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GA HB993
Bill
Status
Passed
6/30/2020
Primary Sponsor
Katie Dempsey
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AI Summary
- Repeals Georgia's central child abuse registry (Article 8 of Chapter 5 of Title 49) and removes all references to the registry from related statutes, including preliminary assessments for foster care alternatives and power of attorney certifications for child care agents
- Requires the state registrar to provide the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) with vital records data—including birth, death, fetal death, and putative father registry records—when DFCS receives a report of child abuse or neglect
- Directs the Department of Public Health and DFCS to jointly establish policies, procedures, and schedules for transmitting vital records data, including agreements ensuring compliance with federal HIPAA requirements
- Removes the requirement that DFCS search the child abuse registry as part of preliminary assessments for temporary alternatives to foster care placements
- Updates information-sharing provisions among governmental entities by striking references to the repealed child abuse registry statutes (Code Sections 49-5-183 through 49-5-186)
Legislative Description
Health; vital records reports and data from the state registrar relating to child abuse reports; provide
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2020
Full Bill Text
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