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This resolution creates the House Study Committee on an At-Risk Populations Abuse Registry, a temporary legislative committee designed to explore the potential development of a statewide registry for individuals who have committed abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable populations like people with disabilities and older adults. The committee will consist of eight members, including three state representatives and five non-legislative members representing public health, disability advocacy, elder rights, prosecution, and individuals with disabilities. The committee's primary responsibilities include conducting a comprehensive review of similar registries in other states (specifically Tennessee), assessing the feasibility of implementing such a registry in Georgia, examining potential impacts on employment and hiring practices, considering due process protections and appeal mechanisms, identifying necessary legislative changes, and soliciting input from various stakeholders. Legislative members will receive standard allowances, and state officials will be reimbursed for expenses. The committee is required to file a report with findings and potential legislative recommendations by December 1, 2025, after which the committee will be automatically dissolved. The resolution stems from a recognition that tracking individuals who have committed abuse against at-risk populations could help prevent future harm and improve systems of care.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71802