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LA HB485
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Beryl Amedee
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AI Summary
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Proposes adding Article I, Section 28 to the Louisiana Constitution establishing parental rights over the nurturing, education, care, custody, and control of their children as a fundamental right that shall not be infringed
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Requires any government restriction on parental rights to meet the strict scrutiny standard—the highest level of judicial review—unless a court applies an even higher level of protection
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Requires two-thirds approval from both houses of the Louisiana Legislature to place the amendment on the ballot
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Scheduled for voter approval or rejection at the statewide election on November 3, 2026
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Sponsored by Representatives Amedee, Horton, and Owen during the 2026 Regular Session
Legislative Description
(Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to parental rights (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
FAMILY LAW
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
3/9/2026