History. Code 1981, § 49-5-25 , enacted by Ga. L. 2022, p. 375, § 3/SB 116.
Effective date.
This Code section became effective July 1, 2022.
Cross references.
Newborn Baby and Mother Protection Act, § 33-24-58.2 .
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2022, p. 375, § 1/SB 116, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: “This Act shall be known and may be cited as ‘Betsy’s Law.’
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 5 - Programs and Protection for Children and Youth
Article 1 - Children and Youth Services
§ 49-5-4. Other State Departments, Agencies, Officers, and Employees to Assist Department
§ 49-5-4.1. Child Welfare Agency Public Scorecard Established
§ 49-5-7. Development and Administration of Public Child Welfare and Youth Services
§ 49-5-8. Powers and Duties of Department
§ 49-5-8.1. Short-Term Babysitting of Child in Foster Care; Reasonable and Prudent Parent Standard
§ 49-5-12.1. Penalties for Violation of Child Welfare Agency Laws and Regulations
§ 49-5-12.2. Immunity From Liability
§ 49-5-12.3. Definitions; Annual Inspection of Child Welfare Agency
§ 49-5-13. Private Child Care Learning Centers Not Required to Meet Federal Adult-Child Ratio
§ 49-5-17. Power of Department to Accept and Use Gifts
§ 49-5-18. Instituting or Intervening in Legal Proceedings
§ 49-5-19. Annual Report on Children and Youth Services
§ 49-5-20. Existing Charters of Charitable Institutions
§ 49-5-21. Penalties for Aiding, Harboring, or Encouraging Escapees or Hindering Their Apprehension
§ 49-5-22. Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Programs to Provide Toilet Facilities Screened for Privacy