CT HB05605

Expands grounds for termination of parental rights under section 17a-112(j) to include parents who committed sexual assault acts resulting in conception of the child, removing prior language limiting application to certain convictions.

Modifies section 45a-717 to establish two separate pathways for termination based on sexual assault: one for parents who committed the act (subsection g) and another for parents finally adjudged guilty in court (subsection h), with cases involving acquittals transferred to Superior Court.

Requires courts to make written findings on six specific factors when determining termination, including services offered, parent's efforts to reunify, child's emotional ties, and whether other parties prevented meaningful parent-child relationships.

Mandates that guardians or statutory parents file a case plan within thirty days of termination judgment and provide progress reports every three months, with court review hearings at least annually until adoption is finalized.

Requires court approval and specific interstate compact findings before placing a child for adoption outside Connecticut.