Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 984: Crimes and offenses; court order to locate an alleged victim of child or elder abuse; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 984 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Crimes and offenses; court order to locate an alleged victim of child or elder abuse; provide. Primary sponsor: Beth Camp (Republican), Karen Mathiak (Republican), Joseph Gullett (Republican), James Burchett (Republican), Rick Townsend (Republican), Jan Jones (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 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 Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes against the person, so as to provide for a court order to locate an alleged victim of child or elder abuse; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Camp | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 135 |
| Karen Mathiak | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Joseph Gullett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| James Burchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 176 |
| Rick Townsend | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 179 |
| Jan Jones | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
“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