Introduced
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To give courts the power to terminate a parent's parental rights to a child if the person has committed an offense that requires their registration on the state's online sex offender registry. The bill would also add some specific child sexual abuse offenses to the grounds for terminating parental rights, and require a guardian ad litem appointed by a court to represent the best interests of a child to have taken child development training. These legal guardians are appointed in child neglect, juvenile justice and other cases where a child is or may become a ward of the state.
Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
To give courts the power to terminate a parent's parental rights to a child if the person has committed an offense that requires their registration on the state's online sex offender registry. The bill would also add some specific child sexual abuse offenses to the grounds for terminating parental rights, and require a guardian ad litem appointed by a court to represent the best interests of a child to have taken child development training.
Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)
To give courts the power to terminate a parent's parental rights to a child if the person has committed an offense that requires their registration on the state's online sex offender registry. The bill would also add some specific child sexual abuse offenses to the grounds for terminating parental rights, and require a guardian ad litem appointed by a court to represent the best interests of a child to have taken child development training.
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
