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HB639Introduced in the House

Courts; expedite and prioritize processes for termination of parental rights in certain cases involving parental incapacity and child maltreatment

IntroducedHouse Judiciary Juvenile

Introduced by Marcus Wiedower, District 121

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 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the juvenile code, so as to expedite and prioritize processes for the termination of parental rights in certain cases involving parental incapacity and child maltreatment; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Where it stands

House Second Readers

February 28, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. House Hopper

  2. House First Readers

  3. House Second Readers

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