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MO HB1488
Bill
Status
1/16/2014
Primary Sponsor
Kurt Bahr
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AI Summary
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Establishes that parental liberty to direct the upbringing, education, and care of children is a fundamental right in Missouri law
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Prohibits the state of Missouri and its political subdivisions from infringing on this right unless they demonstrate a compelling governmental interest
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Requires any law or policy that affects parental rights to be narrowly tailored and use the least restrictive means to achieve the compelling governmental interest
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Applies to all existing and future state laws and their implementation, whether statutory or otherwise
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Allows future laws to opt out of this requirement only by explicitly referencing and excluding this section
Legislative Description
Specifies that parental liberty to direct the upbringing, education, and care of his or her children is a fundamental right not subject to infringement without demonstrating a compelling governmental interest
Last Action
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
4/24/2014