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HB 737: Termination of Parental Rights

GENERAL BILL by Spano

Termination of Parental Rights; Expands grounds for terminating parental rights to include conviction for sexual battery; requires court to accept guilty plea or conviction as conclusive proof that child was conceived by violation of criminal law.

Effective Date: 7/1/2018
Last Action: 1/3/2018 House - Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 65
Bill Text: PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    11/17/2017 House • Filed
    12/8/2017 House • Referred to Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee; Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee; Health and Human Services Committee
    1/3/2018 House • Withdrawn from Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee; Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee; Health and Human Services Committee
    • Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 65

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  • HB 737, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 11/17/2017 at 12:20 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Citations - Statutes (1)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    39.8055 Requirement to file a petition to terminate parental rights; exceptions. Page 1 (pdf)

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