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GA SR681
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
2/28/2018
Primary Sponsor
Marty Harbin
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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
Full Bill Text
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