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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION

HB 1808: Parentage/sexual assault

Proceedings to preclude establishment of parentage when a parent alleges that a person committed a sexual assault that resulted in the parent becoming pregnant and subsequently giving birth to a child.

Summary

  • Extends the period during which a parent seeking preclusion of parentage in a sexual assault case must file a pleading from four years to 10 years after the child's birth.
  • Requires a fact-finding hearing on the petition to preclude parentage to be conducted within 75 days of the filing of the petition unless exceptional circumstances require additional time.
  • Requires appointment of counsel at public expense for indigent petitioners and defendants in proceedings to preclude parentage.
  • Excludes from the definition of "parent" for the purposes of child welfare proceedings a person who has been precluded from establishing or maintaining parentage.
  • Prohibits visitation between the alleged perpetrator of a sexual assault and the child during a dependency case unless the juvenile court makes specified determinations.

From the House Bill Analysis 2023 (HB 1808), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 10, 2023
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Beth Doglio (D-22)
Introduced
February 10, 2023 in the House
Last action
January 8, 2024
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to proceedings to preclude establishment of parentage when a parent alleges that a person committed a sexual assault that resulted in the parent becoming pregnant and subsequently giving birth to a child;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Beth Doglio (D-22)

5 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 4 Republicans)

Dan Griffey R-35Travis Couture R-35Mike Volz R-6Davina Duerr D-1Jenny Graham R-6

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.

HB 1808 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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