First Reader Summary

A BILL to amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to provide that a local law enforcement officer shall conduct the initial investigation of alleged child abuse; to provide that an employee of the child welfare agency providing protective services as designated by the Department of Human Resources may assist in the initial investigation of alleged child abuse; to change certain provisions relating to the child abuse protocol committee and the written child abuse protocol; and for other purposes.

Code Sections Amended

19-15-2 \ 19-7-5 \ 19-9-4