S.0651

Office of Parental Rights

Introduced·5/6/25

Establishes the Office of Parental Rights to protect parents' rights over their minor children's upbringing, education, healthcare, and mental health.

The bill creates the Office of Parental Rights within the executive office of the Governor to investigate complaints from parents alleging infringement of their fundamental rights. It prohibits the state from infringing on parents' rights to direct their minor child's upbringing, education, healthcare, and mental health without demonstrating a compelling state interest. The Office of Parental Rights will investigate complaints, refer criminal activity to appropriate authorities, and direct violators to remedy violations. The office's actions are subject to judicial review.

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Judiciary Committee
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Sponsors

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History

May 7, 2025

Scrivener's error corrected

May 6, 2025

Senate

Introduced and read first time

May 6, 2025

Senate

Referred to Committee on Judiciary