HB 25-1185: Child Conceived from Sex Assault Court Proceedings

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Under current law, a parent who wants to relinquish their child must satisfy certain requirements. If the parent who wants to relinquish their child is a victim of sexual assault that resulted in the conception of the child to be relinquished, the act: Allows the relinquishment petitioner (petitioner) to provide the juvenile court with documentation concerning the sexual assault or conception, including a sworn affidavit; Exempts the petitioner from having to satisfy certain relinquishment requirements if the court finds that the petitioner is a victim of sexual assault that resulted in the conception of the child to be relinquished; and Exempts the petitioner of all legal obligations they may have with respect to the child if the court grants a final order of relinquishment. On or before January 1, 2026, the state court administrator shall develop a, or modify an existing, standardized form for a petitioner to file to terminate another person's parent-child legal relationship because the child was conceived as a result of sexual assault. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 31 · Republican 5

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. May 1, 2025Governor Signed
2. April 24, 2025Signed by the President of the Senate
3. April 24, 2025Sent to the Governor
4. April 23, 2025Signed by the Speaker of the House
5. April 4, 2025Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
6. April 3, 2025Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
7. March 31, 2025Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
8. March 13, 2025Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary
9. March 10, 2025House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
10. March 7, 2025House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor
11. March 5, 2025House Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
12. March 4, 2025House Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

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