2023-2024 Regular Session • Georgia Legislature
HB479: Domestic relations; legally separated spouse can petition for adoption of a child; provide
Legislative Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding adoption, so as to provide that a legally separated spouse can petition for adoption of a child; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill History
2/16/2023
House Hopper
House of Representatives
2/21/2023
House First Readers
House of Representatives
2/22/2023
House Second Readers
House of Representatives
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(2/16/2023)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Judiciary(House of Representatives)
Sine Die
Sponsors
Democrat: 5
Primary Sponsor

Shelly Hutchinson
Democrat