Georgia H.B. 1176

Georgia H.B. 1176

Child Abuse and Child Sexual Abuse

Existing law includes child service organization personnel among those who must report suspected child abuse. New provision defines "child service organization personnel" as employees or volunteers at any public, private, for profit, not for profit, or voluntary organization or business that provides care, treatment, education, training, supervision, coaching, counseling, recreational programs, or shelter to children. Clarifies that "school" staff and volunteers required to report suspected child abuse include staff and volunteers of public and private pre-K, K-12, and postsecondary education providers. Defines "clergy" and clarifies requirements regarding clergy reporting of suspected child abuse. Defines "reproductive health care facility" and "pregnancy resource center personnel," and requires volunteers and staff at such facilities to report suspected child abuse. Removes statute of limitations for specified child abuse and child sexual abuse crimes committed on or after July 1, 2012. Prohibits record restriction if individual is convicted of chld molestation, enticing a child for indecent purposes, sexual assault by persons with supervisory or disciplinary authority, and specified other crimes against minors. http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20112012/127628.pdf

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Status: Signed into law Status Date: 05/02/2012

Georgia H.B. 1176
Child Abuse and Child Sexual Abuse
Existing law includes child service organization personnel among those who must report suspected child abuse. New provision defines "child service organization personnel" as employees or volunteers at any public, private, for profit, not for profit, or voluntary organization or business that provides care, treatment, education, training, supervision, coaching, counseling, recreational programs, or shelter to children. Clarifies that "school" staff and volunteers required to report suspected child abuse include staff and volunteers of public and private pre-K, K-12, and postsecondary education providers. Defines "clergy" and clarifies requirements regarding clergy reporting of suspected child abuse. Defines "reproductive health care facility" and "pregnancy resource center personnel," and requires volunteers and staff at such facilities to report suspected child abuse. Removes statute of limitations for specified child abuse and child sexual abuse crimes committed on or after July 1, 2012. Prohibits record restriction if individual is convicted of chld molestation, enticing a child for indecent purposes, sexual assault by persons with supervisory or disciplinary authority, and specified other crimes against minors. http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20112012/127628.pdf
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Status: Signed into law	Status Date: 05/02/2012