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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the forfeiture of parental rights for persons convicted of rape or abuse of their child. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to automatically terminate the parental rights of any individual convicted of specific sex offenses, including rape or abuse of their child, as outlined in sections 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 23, 23A, or 23B of Chapter 265 of the General Laws, if that individual is the biological parent of the child who is the victim of the crime. This means that if a parent is convicted of these serious offenses against their own child, they will no longer have any legal rights or responsibilities concerning that child.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4706 (on 10/24/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1457 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1457 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1457.pdf |
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