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MN HF950
Bill
Status
3/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Glenn Gruenhagen
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AI Summary
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Urges U.S. Congress to propose a Parental Rights Amendment to the Constitution establishing that parental liberty to direct upbringing and education of children is a fundamental right.
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Amendment would require government to demonstrate a highest-order interest not otherwise served before infringing on parental rights and prohibit treaties or international law from superseding these constitutional protections.
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Cites confusion from Supreme Court decisions Troxel v. Granville (2000) and concern that the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and international legal influence could erode parental authority.
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Directs Minnesota's Congressional delegation to cosponsor H.J. Res. 42 (House) or S.J. Res. 16 (Senate) and urges Congress to propose the amendment to states for ratification.
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Requires Minnesota's Secretary of State to transmit copies of this resolution to federal leadership and Minnesota's Congressional delegation.
Legislative Description
United States Congress urged to propose the Parental Rights Amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.
Last Action
Author added Drazkowski
3/14/2011