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GA SR681

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

2/28/2018

Primary Sponsor

Marty Harbin

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia General Assembly encourages the U.S. Congress to propose the Parental Rights Amendment (HJRes. 121, introduced by Rep. Randy Hultgren of Illinois) to the states for ratification
  • The proposed amendment would explicitly establish in the U.S. Constitution that the liberty of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children is a fundamental right, including the right to choose public, private, religious, or home schooling
  • Government infringement on parental rights would be prohibited unless the government demonstrates a governmental interest of the highest order that is not otherwise served
  • The amendment would also prohibit denial of parental rights on account of disability and includes a carve-out stating it does not apply to parental actions or decisions that would end life
  • The Secretary of the Senate is directed to distribute copies of the resolution to the President, U.S. Congress, and the legislative bodies of all 49 other states

Legislative Description

U.S. Congress; propose the Parental Rights Amendment to the states for ratification; encourage

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported

3/21/2018

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