2013 House Bill 4583

Authorize termination of parental rights upon child rape conviction

Introduced in the House

April 18, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Joel Johnson (R-97)

To authorize the termination of parental rights and child custody dispute visitation rights for a parent or legal guardian who is convicted and sentenced for child rape, if the sentencing court finds this “in the best interest of the child”.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice