HB253Introduced in the House
Ethan's Law; enact
Introduced by David Clark, District 100
What does this bill do?
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Official description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 and Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the Official Code Georgia Annotated, relating to the juvenile code and general provisions relative to child custody proceedings, so as to enact "Ethan's Law"; to provide limitations on ordering a child to be sent to a family reunification program; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Where it stands
House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub As Amended
April 4, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: Agree To Senate Sub As Amended By House: House Vote #439 · April 4, 2025
146
Yes
15
No
19
Absent or Not Voting
180 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Cameron | 1 | Yes |
| Steve Tarvin | 2 | Yes |
| Mitchell Horner | 3 | Yes |
| Kasey Carpenter | 4 | Yes |
| Matt Barton | 5 | Yes |
| Jason Ridley | 6 | Yes |
| Johnny Chastain | 7 | Yes |
| Stan Gunter | 8 | Yes |
| Will Wade | 9 | Yes |
| Victor Anderson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
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House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub As Amended
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