HB 943: Social services; establish a pilot program for autism spectrum disorder to children in foster care; provide

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 Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to programs and protection for children and youth, so as to establish a pilot program relating to the provision of screenings, clinical evaluations, training, services, and resources for autism spectrum disorder to children in foster care; to provide for definitions; to provide for the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services to develop and implement such pilot program; to provide for a final report and recommendations; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. May 11, 2026Act 477
2. May 11, 2026House Date Signed by Governor
3. April 7, 2026House Sent to Governor
4. March 31, 2026Senate Passed/Adopted
5. March 31, 2026Senate Third Read
6. March 25, 2026Senate Read Second Time
7. March 25, 2026Senate Committee Favorably Reported
8. February 19, 2026Senate Read and Referred
9. February 18, 2026House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
10. February 18, 2026House Third Readers
11. February 12, 2026House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
12. January 14, 2026House Second Readers

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