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GA HB984
GA HB984Crimes and offenses; court order to locate an alleged victim of child or elder abuse; provide
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes against the person, so as to provide for a court order to locate an alleged victim of child or elder abuse; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill allows courts to issue orders to help locate alleged victims of child or elder abuse if they have been moved from a known address to an unknown location during an open investigation, specifically when it's necessary to inquire about their welfare and safety. For child abuse cases, this order would aim to locate the child's parent or guardian of record, while for elder or disabled adult abuse cases, it would aim to locate the guardian of record. The Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA) is the compilation of Georgia's laws, and this bill amends specific sections within Title 16, Chapter 5, which deals with crimes against persons, to include these new provisions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
James Burchett (R)*,
Beth Camp (R)*,
Joseph Gullett (R)*,
Jan Jones (R)*,
Karen Mathiak (R)*,
Rick Townsend (R)*,
Last Action
House Judiciary Non-civil (14:00:00 2/17/2026 132 CAP) (on 02/17/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72244 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/239917 |
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