# Georgia HB 1409: Domestic relations; revise mandated reporting of child abuse

Georgia HB 1409, Domestic relations; revise mandated reporting of child abuse, is a 2025-2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Beth Camp (Republican), Katie Dempsey (Republican), Matt Hatchett (Republican) and 3 others; status vetoed, last action 2026-05-12 (House Date Signed by Governor); PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-19).

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## Facts
- Bill: Georgia HB 1409
- State: Georgia
- Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
- Title: Domestic relations; revise mandated reporting of child abuse
- Status: vetoed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-02-20
- Last action: 2026-05-12, House Date Signed by Governor
- Sponsors: Beth Camp (Republican), Katie Dempsey (Republican), Matt Hatchett (Republican), Karen Mathiak (Republican), Holt Persinger (Republican), Carmen Rice (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Subjects: Judiciary Juvenile, Public Safety, General Bill
- Touches household money: yes
- Roll calls: 4 (412 yes, 22 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 5

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Clearer reporting and review for child abuse: benefit, low. Beginning July 1, 2027, oral reports go to Georgia’s Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) or its designated child welfare agency. If neither is available, reports can go to police, military law enforcement, or a district attorney; written follow-up goes to DFCS. Agencies must review repo…
- Legislature keeps broader public access exemptions: cost, low. The law preserves the Georgia legislature’s exemption from specified state public-records and open-meetings laws. The exemption includes lawmakers, officers, staff, committees, commissions, and legislative offices. The new employment-settlement disclosure requirement is a specific exception, not a…
- More workers must report child abuse: mixed, low. Beginning July 1, 2027, firefighters must report suspected child abuse or neglect when they have reasonable cause while working officially. Animal service workers are covered when their duties may expose them to children or household signs of abuse or neglect. Clergy must report information learned…
- Public gets lawmakers’ employment settlement records: mixed, low. Effective upon the Governor’s signature, the law requires public access to documents settling all or part of unlawful employment-practice claims involving Georgia lawmakers. It covers claims made on or after January 1, 2019. Records must show the lawmaker’s identity but hide identifying information…
- Secure online reporting requires worker training: mixed, low. Beginning July 1, 2027, DFCS must offer a website and model form for secure child-abuse reports. Employers may designate one secure reporting platform and must notify DFCS at least 10 days before use, naming its provider and domains. Platforms must meet applicable federal privacy and security requi…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Beth Camp (Republican), House
- Sponsor: Katie Dempsey (Republican), House
- Sponsor: Matt Hatchett (Republican), House
- Sponsor: Karen Mathiak (Republican), House
- Sponsor: Holt Persinger (Republican), House
- Sponsor: Carmen Rice (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Randy Robertson (Republican), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-04-03 | House | Agree to Senate Substitute | pass | 155 | 12 | 11 |
| 2026-04-02 | Senate | PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE | pass | 52 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | Senate | MOTION TO TABLE REMAINING LEGISLATION ON THE RULES CALENDAR | pass | 39 | 10 | 4 |
| 2026-03-06 | House | PASSAGE | pass | 166 | 0 | 4 |

## Actions (17)

- 2026-05-12: House Date Signed by Governor (House)
- 2026-05-12: Veto V7
- 2026-04-10: House Sent to Governor (House)
- 2026-04-02: Senate Taken from Table (Senate)
- 2026-04-02: Senate Third Read (Senate)
- 2026-04-02: Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute (Senate)
- 2026-04-02: House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub (House)
- 2026-03-31: Senate Tabled (Senate)
- 2026-03-20: Senate Read Second Time (Senate)
- 2026-03-19: Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute (Senate)
- 2026-03-09: Senate Read and Referred (Senate)
- 2026-03-06: House Third Readers (House)
- 2026-03-06: House Passed/Adopted By Substitute (House)
- 2026-02-26: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute (House)
- 2026-02-25: House Second Readers (House)
- 2026-02-24: House First Readers (House)
- 2026-02-20: House Hopper (House)

## Bill text

- HB 1409/AP* (v12): [PDF](https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/249046)

## Related bills

- SB 160: Reckless Stunt Driving; a motor vehicle involved in a second offense of reckless stunt driving; replace the forfeiture penalty (signed)
- SB 384: Motor Vehicle; optional five-year motor vehicle registration and revalidation for certain motor vehicles; provide (signed)
- SB 76: License Plates; specialty license plate benefitting the Georgia Veterans Service Foundation; establish (signed)
- SB 406: "Georgia Property Owners' Bill of Rights Act"; enact (signed)
- HB 1391: Specialty license plates; honor public safety officers; establish (signed)
- HB 1344: Georgia Insurance Affordability and Claims Integrity Act; enact (signed)

## Sources
- [HB 1409/AP* (v12) (PDF)](https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/249046)

## Related
- [SB 160: Reckless Stunt Driving; a motor vehicle involved in a second offense of reckles…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/GA-SB160-2025-2026)
- [SB 384: Motor Vehicle; optional five-year motor vehicle registration and revalidation f…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/GA-SB384-2025-2026)
- [SB 76: License Plates; specialty license plate benefitting the Georgia Veterans Servic…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/GA-SB76-2025-2026)
- [SB 406: "Georgia Property Owners' Bill of Rights Act"; enact](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/GA-SB406-2025-2026)
- [HB 1391: Specialty license plates; honor public safety officers; establish](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/GA-HB1391-2025-2026)
- [HB 1344: Georgia Insurance Affordability and Claims Integrity Act; enact](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/GA-HB1344-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/GA-HB1409-2025-2026 (as of 2026-10-19).