· August 12, 2013

Legislation: Ohio Senate Bill 171 – Rape Victims

Bill: Senate Bill 171 (full text, official bill text) Title: Rape Victims Sponsors: Senators Turner and Tavares Bill Analysis:  This bill would permit someone who was a victim of rape, sexual battery or unlawful sexual conduct, or the parent of a minor who was a victim, to terminate parental rights of the defendant for a minor who was conceived as a result of the offense. It would require the court to end parental rights named in the complaint if the court finds that the defendant was convicted of or plead guilty to the offense. Bill Status: Introduced in the Senate August 5, 2013 and received hearings in the Senate.