Addi's Law mandates termination of parental rights for parents convicted of murdering the other parent of their child.

Addi's Law, named in honor of Merry Abernathy, requires the Division of Child Protection and Permanency to file a petition to terminate the parental rights of a parent convicted of murdering the other parent of their child. The law also allows consideration of whether the parent was a victim of domestic violence or believed they were acting in self-defense or defense of their children at the time of the offense. This bill amends existing law to include such convictions as grounds for termination of parental rights.

Addi's Law mandates termination of parental rights for parents convicted of murdering the other parent of their child.

Addi's Law, named in honor of Merry Abernathy, requires the Division of Child Protection and Permanency to file a petition to terminate the parental rights of a parent convicted of murdering the other parent of their child. The law also allows consideration of whether the parent was a victim of domestic violence or believed they were acting in self-defense or defense of their children at the time of the offense. This bill amends existing law to include such convictions as grounds for termination of parental rights.