Bill > HB1209

This bill, known as "Ethan's Law," amends Georgia law to place limitations on a court's ability to order a child to participate in family reunification treatments, programs, or services. Specifically, the bill prohibits courts from ordering such programs that would: violate a court order requiring no contact between the child and their parent/guardian; require an overnight, out-of-state, or multi-day stay; transfer physical or legal custody of the child; use private youth transporters or agents that employ force, threats, physical obstruction, or endanger the child's safety; or use threats of physical force, undue coercion, verbal abuse, isolation, or other distressing circumstances.