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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to deny paternity rights to rapists. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to deny paternity rights to perpetrators of rape. Specifically, it amends the existing law to state that if a court finds clear and convincing evidence that a child was conceived through an act of rape, the court shall not establish paternity in favor of the rapist or grant the rapist custody, visitation, or any other parental rights. However, the bill does not prevent the court from ordering the rapist to pay child support, nor does it limit the child's right to inherit from or through the rapist.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2665 (on 02/07/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1003 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1003.pdf |
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