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MS HC96

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

4/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bob Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests Congress to propose a constitutional amendment establishing parental rights as a fundamental right under the U.S. Constitution.

  • Proposes amendment language guaranteeing parents' liberty to direct upbringing, education, and care of children, with government infringement only permitted for interests of highest order.

  • Excludes parental actions or decisions that would end life from the amendment's protections.

  • Prohibits treaties or international law from superseding, modifying, or interpreting the proposed parental rights amendment.

  • Urges all state legislatures to call on Congress to propose this amendment and requires transmittal of the resolution to Congress members and state legislative bodies.

Legislative Description

U.S. Constitution; urge Congress to call convention to amend for purpose of adding parental rights amendment.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/4/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules3/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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