FT 14-09-Custody Forfeiture Act

[Roblox]

AN ACT
to protect children from their parent's rapist

Section 1 (Title)
i. The title of this Act shall be, the "Custody Forfeiture Act."

Section 2 (Custody of children conceived by rape)
i. Convicted perpetrators of rape shall forfeit their right to custody of any child or children conceived as a consequence of that crime.
ii. Nothing in this Act shall be interpreted as to absolve a convicted perpetrator of rape from the obligation to pay child support to the parent of a child or children so conceived.

Sponsor: Harry S Truman

[AustralianSwingVoter]

My only question is whether we have Romeo and Juliet laws in force. If we do then I don't see any problems with this.

[Unconditional Surrender Truman]

Like it says on the tin, this legislation would close an existing loophole to prohibit convicted rapists from suing for custody of any child conceived in consequence of the assault.

My only question is whether we have Romeo and Juliet laws in force. If we do then I don't see any problems with this.

Some, but not all, states in Frémont have existing Romeo and Juliet clauses; it would probably be a good idea to standardize these in any case.

[PSOL]

I agree that before passing this legislation, standardizing our laws regionwide is a good idea.

[KoopaDaQuick 🇵🇸]

I think the bill is great the way it is, but maybe we could add something about sex offenders. I don't know if there's any regional (or federal) legislation regarding registering as a sex offender. If not, a regionwide sex offender registry wouldn't be the worst idea in the world if it's not already managed on a state or county level.

[PSOL]

Is there anything else anyone wishes to add?

[KoopaDaQuick 🇵🇸]

Is there anything else anyone wishes to add?

It seems as though nobody else really has anything to add. Besides, there's not really much of a point for us to develop on my suggestion for a regionwide sex offender registry, as that's usually managed on a municipal level. I don't see anything wrong with someone moving for a final vote.

Although before we do move to a final vote, I was just wondering if the members from Washington and North Dakota have anything else to say about standardizing our laws regionwide.

[AustralianSwingVoter]

My only question is whether we have Romeo and Juliet laws in force. If we do then I don't see any problems with this.

Some, but not all, states in Frémont have existing Romeo and Juliet clauses; it would probably be a good idea to standardize these in any case.

Before this is passed we should add some form of regionwide Romeo and Juliet protections. Otherwise the result of a consensual relationship between a 17 year old and an 18 year old will be treated the same as the result of an actual case of rape. And that doesn't at all sit well with my moral compass, personally.

[Unconditional Surrender Truman]

Here we are:

AN ACT
to protect children from their parent's rapist

Section 1 (Title & definitions)
i. The title of this Act shall be, the "Custody Forfeiture Act."
ii. As it appears in this legislation, "rape" refers to intercourse or other sexual acts performed without the affirmative consent of all parties.
iii. As it appears in this legislation, "minor" refers to persons fewer than eighteen years of age.
iv. As it appears in this legislation, "adult" refers to persons of or more than eighteen years of age.

Section 2 (Custody of children conceived by rape)
i. Convicted perpetrators of rape shall forfeit their right to custody of any child or children conceived as a consequence of that crime.
ii. Nothing in this Act shall be interpreted as to absolve a convicted perpetrator of rape from the obligation to pay child support to the parent of a child or children so conceived.

Section 3 (Age of consent)
i. No minor fewer than sixteen years of age is capable of giving affirmative consent to intercourse or other sexual acts with any adult.
ii. No minor sixteen or more years of age is capable of giving affirmative consent to intercourse or other sexual acts with any adult more than two years their elder.

[PSOL]

What is the legal definition for rape regionally and federally? I feel we should add a distinction between what sexual acts count as rape versus sexual harassment.

Otherwise I’m pretty cool with the rest of the amendment.

[Unconditional Surrender Truman]

The amendment is adopted.

What is the legal definition for rape regionally and federally? I feel we should add a distinction between what sexual acts count as rape versus sexual harassment.

Otherwise I’m pretty cool with the rest of the amendment.

The federal definition is, "Penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim." (Source) Is this satisfactory?

[PSOL]

Excellent, that clears up any concerns I may have on this bill.

[Unconditional Surrender Truman]

Offering an amendment. This also creates a regional sex offender registry, per the member from Iowa's recommendation.

AN ACT
to protect children from their parent's rapist

Section 1 (Title & definitions)
i. The title of this Act shall be, the "Custody Forfeiture Act."
ii. As it appears in this legislation, "rape" refers to penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the affirmative consent of all parties.
iii. As it appears in this legislation, "minor" refers to persons fewer than eighteen years of age.
iv. As it appears in this legislation, "adult" refers to persons of or more than eighteen years of age.

Section 2 (Custody of children conceived by rape)
i. Convicted perpetrators of rape shall forfeit their right to custody of any child or children conceived as a consequence of that crime.
ii. Nothing in this Act shall be interpreted as to absolve a convicted perpetrator of rape from the obligation to pay child support to the parent of a child or children so conceived.

Section 3 (Age of consent)
i. No minor fewer than sixteen years of age is capable of giving affirmative consent to intercourse or other sexual acts with any adult.
ii. No minor sixteen or more years of age is capable of giving affirmative consent to intercourse or other sexual acts with any adult more than two years their elder.

Section 4 (Sex offender registry)
i. A Commonwealth Sex Offender Registry (CSOR) is hereby established as a compendium of persons convicted of rape.
ii. All persons so convicted, as well as all persons convicted of rape under the laws of the Republic or another region, state, territory, or local jurisdiction thereof who shall reside in Frémont, shall be required to register with the CSOR. Those convicted of the rape of a minor will receive the additional designation, "pedophile."
iii. Registrants shall be prohibited from performing paid or unpaid labor related to medical care, child care, or the education of minors. Those with the designation, "pedophile," shall be prohibited from sharing the same place of residence with a minor.

[KoopaDaQuick 🇵🇸]

Great amendment. Maybe we could add an extra clause to section 4 where you must add your sex offender status to any résumé.

[PSOL]

Great amendment. Maybe we could add an extra clause to section 4 where you must add your sex offender status to any résumé.

No need, most background checks usually go over this information.

[KoopaDaQuick 🇵🇸]

Great amendment. Maybe we could add an extra clause to section 4 where you must add your sex offender status to any résumé.

No need, most background checks usually go over this information.

Touché. I say we move to a final vote, and any additions could be added later.

[Unconditional Surrender Truman]

I move for a vote.

[Roblox]

Now opening up a final vote here.

Aye.

[PSOL]

Aye

[KoopaDaQuick 🇵🇸]

Aye

[AustralianSwingVoter]

Aye

[Unconditional Surrender Truman]

Aye.

[Unconditional Surrender Truman]

AN ACT
to protect children from their parent's rapist

Section 1 (Title & definitions)
i. The title of this Act shall be, the "Custody Forfeiture Act."
ii. As it appears in this legislation, "rape" refers to penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the affirmative consent of all parties.
iii. As it appears in this legislation, "minor" refers to persons fewer than eighteen years of age.
iv. As it appears in this legislation, "adult" refers to persons of or more than eighteen years of age.

Section 2 (Custody of children conceived by rape)
i. Convicted perpetrators of rape shall forfeit their right to custody of any child or children conceived as a consequence of that crime.
ii. Nothing in this Act shall be interpreted as to absolve a convicted perpetrator of rape from the obligation to pay child support to the parent of a child or children so conceived.

Section 3 (Age of consent)
i. No minor fewer than sixteen years of age is capable of giving affirmative consent to intercourse or other sexual acts with any adult.
ii. No minor sixteen or more years of age is capable of giving affirmative consent to intercourse or other sexual acts with any adult more than two years their elder.

Section 4 (Sex offender registry)
i. A Commonwealth Sex Offender Registry (CSOR) is hereby established as a compendium of persons convicted of rape.
ii. All persons so convicted, as well as all persons convicted of rape under the laws of the Republic or another region, state, territory, or local jurisdiction thereof who shall reside in Frémont, shall be required to register with the CSOR. Those convicted of the rape of a minor will receive the additional designation, "pedophile."
iii. Registrants shall be prohibited from performing paid or unpaid labor related to medical care, child care, or the education of minors. Those with the designation, "pedophile," shall be prohibited from sharing the same place of residence with a minor.