SB 172 — Adoption; require home study by an evaluator prior to the placement of a child; recommend placement; definitions

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to adoption, so as to require a home study by an evaluator prior to the placement of a child into the home of adoptive parents by a third party who is neither a stepparent nor a relative and for such study to recommend placement; to provide for definitions; to change certain provisions relating to surrender or termination of parental or guardian's rights where a child is to be adopted by a third party; to change provisions relating to the filing and contents of a petition for adoption; to change provisions relating to the timing of an adoption hearing, the required records, and filing; to change the contents of the form used for surrender of rights for adoption; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Date Signed by Governor

Legislative term

Georgia General Assembly 2011-2012

Session

2011-2012 Regular Session

Chamber or committee

Georgia Senate

Measure type

Bill

Introduced

Mar 1, 2011