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DE HB448

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/7/2018

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Hudson

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Origin

House of Representatives

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment adding Section 21 to Article I of the Delaware Constitution establishing parental rights protections
  • Declares that the right of a parent to care, custody, and control of their child is a fundamental right that resides first in the parent
  • Prohibits the state and its agencies from infringing on parental rights unless the government demonstrates a compelling interest addressed by the least restrictive means
  • Applies the parental rights protections retroactively to all existing statutes, ordinances, regulations, and policies regardless of adoption date
  • Preserves government authority for courts, law enforcement, and child welfare agencies to act within their official capacity and prohibits parents from unlawful conduct, abuse, or neglect of children

Legislative Description

An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Parental Rights.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House

6/7/2018

Committee Referrals

Administration6/7/2018

Full Bill Text

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