Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HB984: Crimes and offenses; court order to locate an alleged victim of child or elder abuse; provide
Status: In committee, March 6, 2026
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.
What the bill says
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.
From the introduced text:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED 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. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes against the person, is amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 16-5-70, relating to cruelty to children, to read as follows: "(f) Where there is an open investigation relating to an alleged offense in violation of this Code section, and the child is moved from a known address to an unknown location, the court may grant an order to locate the parent or guardian of record if an inquiry of the welfare and safety of the child is necessary to complete such investigation." H. B. LC 48 1654 SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 16-5-102, relating to exploitation and intimidation of disabled adults, elder persons, and residents, and obstruction of investigation, to read as follows: "(d) Where there is an open investigation relating to an alleged offense …
Sponsors
- Beth Camp (R, 135) · primary sponsor
- Karen Mathiak (R, 82)
- Joseph Gullett (R, 19)
- James Burchett (R, 176)
- Rick Townsend (R, 179)
- Jan Jones (R, 47)
Latest actions
- : House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- : House Second Readers
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HB984?
- HB984 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Crimes and offenses; court order to locate an alleged victim of child or elder abuse; provide.
- What does HB984 do?
- In its own words: 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.
- What is the status of HB984?
- In committee as of March 6, 2026. Latest action: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute (March 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB984?
- Beth Camp (R, 135), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB984?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72244
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