1407-S AMH LAMB MORI 39

SHB 1407 - H AMD 0012 ADOPTED 03/10/99

By Representative Lambert

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A(2) The consent to adoption of an alleged father, a birth parent, or a parent may be dispensed with if the court finds that the proposed adoption is in the best interests of the adoptee and:

(a) The alleged father, birth parent, or parent has been found guilty of rape under Chapter 9A.44 RCW, or incest under RCW 9A.64.020, where the adoptee was the victim of the rape or incest; or

(b) The alleged father, birth parent, or parent has been found guilty of rape under Chapter 9A.44 RCW or incest under RCW 9A.64.020, where the other parent of the adoptee was the victim of the rape or incest and the adoptee was conceived as a result of the rape or incest@

EFFECT: Reorganizes the section for the sake of clarity and makes technical corrections.