SB 439

  • Georgia Senate Bill
  • 2019-2020 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate
  • Passed Senate Mar 09, 2020
  • Passed House Jun 22, 2020
  • Signed by Governor Jul 21, 2020

Juvenile Code; enhanced notice to and improved participation of foster, preadoptive, and relative caregivers in certain hearings; provide

Abstract

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Juvenile Code, so as to provide for enhanced notice to and improved participation of foster, preadoptive, and relative caregivers in certain hearings; to provide for the court's consideration of issues relevant to a child's placement, care, well-being, and permanency raised by such persons; to require certain findings be made by the court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Sponsors (11)

Votes


Actions


Jan 01, 2021

Georgia General Assembly

Effective Date

Jul 21, 2020

Senate

Act 479

Senate

Senate Date Signed by Governor

Jun 29, 2020

Senate

Senate Sent to Governor

Jun 22, 2020

House

House Passed/Adopted

House

House Third Readers

Jun 19, 2020

House

House Committee Favorably Reported

  • Committee-Passage-Favorable
Juvenile Justice

Mar 12, 2020

House

House Second Readers

Mar 10, 2020

House

House First Readers

Mar 09, 2020

Senate

Senate Passed/Adopted

Senate

Senate Third Read

Mar 04, 2020

Senate

Senate Read Second Time

Mar 03, 2020

Senate

Senate Committee Favorably Reported

  • Committee-Passage-Favorable
Judiciary

Feb 26, 2020

Senate

Senate Read and Referred

  • Referral-Committee
Judiciary

Feb 25, 2020

Senate

Senate Hopper

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
SB 439/AP* PDF
As passed Senate PDF
As introduced LC 41 2341 PDF

Related Documents

Document Format
No related documents.

Sources

Data on Open States is updated periodically throughout the day from the official website of the Georgia General Assembly.

If you notice any inconsistencies with these official sources, feel free to file an issue.