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GA HB513

GA HB513
Domestic relations; signs to be posted at certain medical facilities where a newborn child may be left; provide

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Introduced
02/27/2017
In Committee
03/09/2018
Crossed Over
02/28/2018
Passed
04/02/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/03/2018

Introduced Session

2017-2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10A of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to safe place for newborns, so as to provide for signs to be posted at certain medical facilities to indicate locations where a newborn child may be left such that the mother can avoid criminal prosecution; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill aims to amend Georgia's law on safe places for newborns by requiring the Department of Human Services to develop standards for signs to be posted at medical facilities, fire stations, and police stations indicating that these locations are authorized places where a newborn child can be left without the mother facing criminal prosecution. The bill also repeals any conflicting laws.

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Effective Date (on 07/01/2018)

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