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AZ SCR1025
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/2/2023
Primary Sponsor
Justine Wadsack
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment establishing parental rights as fundamental, requiring government to meet the "highest order" compelling interest standard to infringe on these rights.
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Grants parents exclusive rights to direct children's education, upbringing, moral/religious training, health care decisions, and access to all medical and school records.
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Requires written parental consent before biometric scans, genetic testing, blood/DNA collection, or video/voice recordings of children (with exceptions for court proceedings, law enforcement, and legitimate school purposes).
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Mandates prompt notification to parents if employees suspect criminal offenses against a child, unless law enforcement requests otherwise to avoid investigation interference.
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Allows parents to sue governmental entities in superior or federal court for violations, with government bearing the burden of proof and parents eligible for declaratory relief, injunctive relief, damages, and attorney fees if they prevail.
Legislative Description
Parents' bill of rights
General Election
Last Action
House read second time
3/9/2023