Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 527: Domestic relations; creation and revisions of certain child abuse protocol procedures for cases of alleged child abuse; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 527 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Domestic relations; creation and revisions of certain child abuse protocol procedures for cases of alleged child abuse; provide. Primary sponsor: Long Tran (Democratic), Scott Holcomb (Democratic), Lisa Campbell (Democratic), Kasey Carpenter (Republican), Shea Roberts (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute.
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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 19-15-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protocol committee on child abuse, written protocol, training of members, and written sexual abuse and exploitation protocol, so as to provide for the creation and revision of certain child abuse protocol procedures for cases of alleged child abuse; to modify the composition of the committee; to provide for noncompliance and contempt of court; to provide for filing of protocol; to provide for certain protocol provisions; to provide for the adoption of rules and procedures; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Tran | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Scott Holcomb | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 101 |
| Lisa Campbell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Kasey Carpenter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Shea Roberts | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
“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 Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper