Georgia HR1945: House Study Committee on Examining the Implementation, Funding, and Effectiveness of Georgia's CHINS Framework; create

What the bill says

A resolution Creating the House Study Committee on Examining the Implementation, Funding, and Effectiveness of Georgia's CHINS Framework; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION Creating the House Study Committee on Examining the Implementation, Funding, and Effectiveness of Georgia's CHINS Framework; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the child in need of services (CHINS) program is essential to address the needs of youth without resorting to juvenile court or involving the Department of Juvenile Justice; and WHEREAS, status offenses are not criminal acts but often reflect underlying issues such as family instability, behavioral health needs, housing insecurity, poverty, and lack of access to supportive services; and WHEREAS, the CHINS framework was designed to provide coordinated services through the courts, schools, and community based organizations to address these issues and prevent escalation into the juvenile justice system; and WHEREAS, since its enactment more than a decade ago, the CHINS framework has largely functioned as an unfunded or underfunded mandate, resulting in inconsistent implementation across the state and limited access to services for many children and families; and H. R. 1945 LC 48 1841 WHEREAS, research and policy evidence demonstrate that early intervention, family stabilization, educational support, and community based services are significantly more effective and less costly than detention and incarceration; and WHEREAS, preventing youth from entering the juvenile justice system strengthens families, improves educational outcomes, and reduces long-term public expenditures associated with courts, incarceration, and social services; and WHEREAS, the General Assembly recognizes the …

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Sponsors

• Viola Davis (D, 87) · primary sponsor
• Kim Schofield (D, 63)
• Sandra Scott (D, 76)

Latest actions

1. March 31, 2026: House Second Readers
2. March 27, 2026: House First Readers
3. March 25, 2026: House Hopper

Common questions

What is HR1945?

HR1945 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): House Study Committee on Examining the Implementation, Funding, and Effectiveness of Georgia's CHINS Framework; create.

What does HR1945 do?

In its own words: A resolution Creating the House Study Committee on Examining the Implementation, Funding, and Effectiveness of Georgia's CHINS Framework; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HR1945?

In committee as of March 31, 2026. Latest action: House Second Readers (March 31, 2026).

Who sponsored HR1945?

Viola Davis (D, 87), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR1945?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74497