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GA HB1141

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Beth Camp

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Georgia Code Section 15-11-131.1 to require medical records from treatment a child received while in temporary protective custody be made available to the parent or legal guardian within five business days of the child's intake

  • Requires proof of notification about record availability be sent to the parent or legal guardian via email, postal service, or other delivery service that provides confirmation

  • Imposes a $500.00 per day fine for each day exceeding the five business day deadline until records are made available

  • Preserves existing parental right to obtain independent medical evaluations or pediatric specialty consultations at their own expense when a child is in temporary protective custody, unless prohibited by court order

Legislative Description

Courts; availability of medical records to a parent or legal guardian when a child is taken into medical custody; provide

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary Juvenile2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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