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MS HR45

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Chris Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes parental liberty to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children as a fundamental right
  • Asserts that children's interests are best served when parents make decisions about education, religion, and child-rearing without government interference
  • References the U.S. Supreme Court case Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972) establishing parental rights as an enduring American tradition
  • Expresses concern that the Troxel v. Granville (2000) Supreme Court case created confusion about the constitutional enforceability of parental rights
  • Directs that copies of the resolution be sent to Mississippi's congressional delegation and Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Parental rights; Mississippi House of Representatives recognizes.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules3/17/2014

Full Bill Text

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