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ND HB1403

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2023

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Heilman

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Origin

House of Representatives

68th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits governmental entities from interfering with a parent's fundamental right to direct their child's upbringing, education, health care, and mental health
  • Allows governmental interference only if it furthers a compelling governmental interest and is narrowly tailored as the least restrictive means available
  • Permits parents to assert violations of these protected rights as a claim or defense in judicial proceedings and seek appropriate relief against the governmental entity
  • Awards reasonable attorney fees and costs to the prevailing party in actions filed under this section

Legislative Description

Prohibiting governmental entities from interfering with parental rights.

Last Action

Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 12 nays 80

2/17/2023

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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