Domestic relations; revise mandated reporting of child abuse

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Plain-English Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisions relative to parent and child relationship generally, so as to revise mandated reporting of child abuse; to provide for definitions; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for the use of a secure web based reporting platform; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 10, 2026

Who it affects

Parent / guardian

Parents may be subject to new or revised mandated reporting requirements for child abuse.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis

Parent / guardiandirectModerate impactHigh certainty
Parents may be subject to new or revised mandated reporting requirements for child abuse.
“A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisions relative to parent and child relationship generally, so as to revise mandated reporting of child abuse”· Title

What the Bill Does

Revises mandated reporting of child abuse.
Provides definitions related to child abuse reporting.
Establishes reporting requirements.

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