Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HB1409: Domestic relations; revise mandated reporting of child abuse
Status: Signed into law, May 12, 2026
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisions relative to parent and child relationship generally, so as to revise mandated reporting of child abuse; to provide for definitions; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for the use of a secure web based reporting platform; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisions relative to parent and child relationship generally, so as to revise mandated reporting of child abuse; to provide for definitions; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for the use of a secure web based reporting platform; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisions relative to parent and child relationship generally, so as to revise mandated reporting of child abuse; to provide for definitions; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for the use of a secure web based reporting platform; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisions relative to parent and child relationship generally, is amended by revising Code Section 19-7-5, relating to reporting of child abuse, when mandated or authorized, content of report, to whom made, immunity from liability, report based upon privileged communication, penalty for failure to report, and spiritual treatment for illnesses, as follows: "19-7-5. (a) The purpose of this Code section is to provide for the protection of children. It is intended that mandatory reporting will cause the protective services of the state to be brought to bear on the situation in an effort to prevent abuses, to protect and enhance the H. B. 1409 LC 48 1764 welfare of children, and to preserve family life wherever possible. This …
Sponsors
- Randy Robertson (R, 29) · primary sponsor
- Beth Camp (R, 135) · primary sponsor
- Holt Persinger (R, 119)
- Katie Dempsey (R, 13)
- Hatchett, Matt (R, 155)
- Carmen Rice (R, 139)
- Karen Mathiak (R, 82)
Latest actions
- : Veto V7
- : House Date Signed by Governor
- : House Sent to Governor
- : House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub
- : Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- : Senate Third Read
- : Senate Taken from Table
- : Senate Tabled
- : Senate Read Second Time
- : Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
Votes
- House Vote #880 (April 3, 2026): 155 yea, 12 nay, passed
- Senate Vote #932 (April 2, 2026): 52 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Vote #685 (March 6, 2026): 166 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB1409?
- HB1409 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Domestic relations; revise mandated reporting of child abuse.
- What does HB1409 do?
- In its own words: To amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisions relative to parent and child relationship generally, so as to revise mandated reporting of child abuse; to provide for definitions; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for the use of a secure web based reporting platform; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB1409?
- Signed into law as of May 12, 2026. Latest action: Veto V7 (May 12, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1409?
- Randy Robertson (R, 29), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1409?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73462
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