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Domestic relations; signs to be posted at certain medical facilities where a newborn child may be left; provide

It became law on Jul 1, 2018.

GA HB 513 · House Bill · 2017_18

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Became law
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Sponsors
4
Latest action
Jul 1, 2018

What it does

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10A of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to safe place for newborns, so as to provide for signs to be posted at certain medical facilities to indicate locations where a newborn child may be left such that the mother can avoid criminal prosecution; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

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    Jul 1, 2018

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