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Committee gives do-pass to bill tightening state definition of child neglect
Summary
The Judiciary Juvenile Committee gave a do-pass recommendation to Senate Bill 110, which narrows Georgia’s definition of neglect to clarify when parents may allow age-appropriate independent activities. Sponsors said the change aims to reduce investigations based on moral judgments and give families clearer notice.
Senate Bill 110, which would narrow the state’s definition of child neglect, received a do-pass recommendation from the Judiciary Juvenile Committee after a brief presentation and questions from members.
The bill’s sponsor told the committee the measure aims to “make sure that the definition is more specific and fair,” allowing parents to determine when a child is mature enough, based on physical condition and mental ability, to engage in independent activities such as walking to the grocery store, outdoor play or babysitting…
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