Courts; expedition of child custody and visitation modification hearings in certain circumstances; provide
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the juvenile code, so as to provide for the expedition of child custody and visitation modification hearings in certain circumstances; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a definition; to provide for notice; to amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to provide that denial of a court ordered visitation or parenting time may result in modification of custody or parenting time, suspension or reduction of child support, or other sanctions; to provide for definitions; to establish procedures and protections for enforcement; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2026
Last action Jan 29, 2026
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3
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0
Jan 27, 2026
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kim Schofield
DDemocratic
P
Sandra Scott
DDemocratic
P
Viola Davis
DDemocratic
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