Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1141: Courts; availability of medical records to a parent or legal guardian when a child is taken into medical custody; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1141 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Courts; availability of medical records to a parent or legal guardian when a child is taken into medical custody; provide. Primary sponsor: Beth Camp (Republican), David Jenkins (Republican), Carmen Rice (Republican), Esther Panitch (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-131.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to right to obtain an independent medical evaluation or pediatric specialty consultation, so as to provide for the availability of medical records to a parent or legal guardian when a child is taken into medical custody; to provide for a penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Camp | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 135 |
| David Jenkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 136 |
| Carmen Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 139 |
| Esther Panitch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper