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GA HB1209
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
David Clark
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AI Summary
- Designated as "Ethan's Law," the bill amends Georgia's dependency proceedings statute (Title 15, Chapter 11, Article 3) to restrict courts from ordering children into certain family reunification treatments, programs, or services, including camps, workshops, therapeutic vacations, or educational programs
- Prohibits court-ordered reunification programs that would violate an existing no-contact order between a child and a parent or legal guardian
- Bars programs that require or result in overnight, out-of-state, or multiday stays, or that involve a transfer of physical or legal custody of the child
- Prohibits the use of private youth transporters or private transportation agents who employ force, threats of force, physical obstruction, or circumstances that endanger the child's safety
- Bans programs that use threats of physical force, undue coercion, verbal abuse, or isolation from the child's family, community, or other sources of support
Legislative Description
Ethan's law; enact
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/12/2024
Committee Referrals
Juvenile Justice2/9/2024
Full Bill Text
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