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2022 SESSION
HB 359 Termination of parental rights of person who committed sexual assault; evidence standard.
Introduced by: Vivian E. Watts | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Termination of parental rights of person who committed sexual assault; clear and convincing evidence standard. Provides that the parental rights of a person who has been found by a clear and convincing evidence standard to have committed rape, carnal knowledge, or incest, which act resulted in the conception of a child, may be terminated without the need for the person to have been charged with or convicted of such offense. The bill further provides that the consent of a person found to have committed such an offense is not necessary for the validity of an adoption of such a child.
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HISTORY
- 01/11/22 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22101124D
- 01/11/22 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/28/22 House: Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #2
- 02/07/22 House: Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2023 by voice vote
- 02/11/22 House: Continued to 2023 in Courts of Justice by voice vote