Termination of parental rights of person who committed sexual assault; evidence standard. (HB359)
Introduced By
Del. Vivian Watts (D-Annandale)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
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. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/11/2022 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22101124D |
01/11/2022 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/28/2022 | Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #2 |
02/04/2022 | Impact statement from DPB (HB359) |
02/07/2022 | Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2023 |
02/11/2022 | Continued to 2023 in Courts of Justice |
11/22/2022 | Left in Courts of Justice |