Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 639: Courts; expedite and prioritize processes for termination of parental rights in certain cases involving parental incapacity and child maltreatment

Introduced Last action February 28, 2025: House Second Readers

Plain-language summary

HB 639 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Courts; expedite and prioritize processes for termination of parental rights in certain cases involving parental incapacity and child maltreatment. Primary sponsor: Marcus Wiedower, Chuck Efstration (Republican), Brent Cox (Republican), Houston Gaines (Republican), Rick Jasperse (Republican), Joseph Gullett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 28, 2025): House Second Readers.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Marcus Wiedower; Chuck Efstration (Republican); Brent Cox (Republican); Houston Gaines (Republican); and 2 more.