SB46 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Hank Sanders

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Crimes and offenses, Rape 1st degree, parental rights of defendant of child, terminated, Sec. 13A-6-61 am'd.

Summary

SB46 would terminate the parental rights of a person convicted of first-degree rape if a child is born as a result of that rape.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 13A-6-61 to require termination of parental rights for a defendant who is convicted of first-degree rape and has a child born from the rape. The termination uses the existing process in Article 3 of Chapter 15 of Title 12. The definition of first-degree rape remains the same, covering forcible intercourse, intercourse with someone incapable of consent, or age-based offenses. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it passes and the governor signs it.

Who It Affects

• A person who is convicted of first-degree rape and has a child as a result, who would lose their parental rights to that child.
• The child born from the rape, whose parental rights with respect to the offending parent would be terminated.

Key Provisions

• Terminating the parental rights of a person convicted of first-degree rape if a child is born from the rape.
• Termination is carried out under the existing framework in Article 3 of Chapter 15 of Title 12.
• The act retains the current definitions of first-degree rape and adds the parental-rights termination provision.
• The law becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Crimes and Offenses