HB1827 Summary

• Establishes a "Parents' Bill of Rights Act" recognizing fundamental parental rights to direct child's upbringing, education, healthcare, mental health, moral/religious training, and access to school records.

• Requires written parental consent before the state may create, share, or store biometric scans or DNA records of minors, with exceptions for authorized blood tests under § 20-16-507 or court orders.

• Requires written parental consent before taking videos, pictures, or audio recordings of minors, with exceptions for court proceedings, law enforcement investigations, safety demonstrations, surveillance, ID photos, and legitimate school activities.

• Mandates school districts develop policies allowing parents to review learning materials, opt out of sex education and instruction on sexuality, withdraw children from objectionable materials, and learn about school clubs and extracurricular activities.

• Prohibits prescribing prescription drugs, performing surgical procedures, conducting physical examinations, or providing mental health evaluation/treatment on minors without written parental consent, with exceptions for emergencies and certain medical circumstances; violations are misdemeanors punishable by up to $1,000 fine and/or 1 year imprisonment.