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LC 1112

Generally revise child protective services laws

2025 Regular Session

LC 1112 seeks to generally revise child protective services laws to modernize protections for minors and families; the draft died and never became law.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 1112

Summary: LC 1112 — Generally revise child protective services laws

Overview

LC 1112 is a proposed bill titled “Generally revise child protective services laws,” categorized under Minors, Family Law, and Social Services. The bill appears to aim at a comprehensive rewrite or modernization of the statutes governing child protective services (CPS). However, no substantive text or provisions have been released publicly, and the bill did not advance to enactment.

Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: November 11, 2024
  • Drafter assigned: November 11, 2024
  • On hold: November 12, 2024 (multiple entries)
  • Draft status: Draft On Hold (Nov 12, 2024)
  • Latest status: Draft Died in Process, May 23, 2025

Notes:
- The bill remained in draft form during its consideration and ultimately died in the legislative process without passage.
- “Died in Process” indicates it did not advance to a floor vote or become law.

Purpose and Intent (inferred from the title)

  • The title indicates an intent to generally revise child protective services laws. If enacted, the bill would likely seek to modernize, unify, or clarify statutes related to CPS operations, child safety investigations, permanency planning, and related services.
  • Without the actual text, specific goals (e.g., timelines for investigations, standards for foster care, funding mechanisms, or reporting requirements) cannot be stated with certainty.

Key Provisions (Publicly Available Text)

  • No substantive provisions are available for LC 1112. Therefore, specific changes, new requirements, funding provisions, or procedural reforms are not disclosed in this summary.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Minors under the care or supervision of CPS
  • Families and guardians involved in CPS investigations and services
  • Child welfare agencies, social workers, and foster care providers
  • Attorneys, guardians ad litem, and mandated reporters
  • State or local agencies charged with administering CPS and child welfare programs

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • The bill progressed as a draft but remained on hold shortly after introduction.
  • With the status “Died in Process,” the bill is not expected to advance unless reintroduced or refiled in a future session.
  • If revived, it would need to be reintroduced, assigned to committees, and undergo separate legislative steps before any potential enactment.

Notes

  • Given the absence of text, this summary reflects the bill’s formal metadata and probable scope based on the title and classification.
  • Readers seeking specifics should monitor for a reintroduction or the release of the bill’s full draft for detailed provisions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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