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MO HB513
Bill
Status
5/6/2013
Primary Sponsor
Kurt Bahr
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AI Summary
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Establishes that a parent's liberty to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their child is a fundamental right under Missouri law.
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Prohibits the state of Missouri and its political subdivisions from infringing on this parental right unless the state demonstrates a compelling governmental interest and uses the least restrictive means to achieve it.
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Applies to all Missouri state laws and their implementation, whether enacted before or after this bill's passage.
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Requires any statutory law enacted after this bill's effective date to explicitly reference this section in order to exclude itself from these parental rights protections.
Legislative Description
Specifies that parental liberty regarding the upbringing, education, and care of his or her children is a fundamental right which cannot be infringed on without demonstrating a governmental interest of the highest order
Last Action
Placed on Informal Calendar
5/17/2013