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US SB204
Bill
AI Summary
- Establishes parents' right to direct the upbringing, education, and health care of their children as a fundamental right protected under federal law
- Requires government to meet strict scrutiny standard before interfering with parental rights, demonstrating a compelling governmental interest of the highest order and using the least restrictive means
- Defines protected parental rights to include directing education, directing moral or religious upbringing, and accessing all medical records and making health care decisions for children under 18
- Creates exception allowing government intervention when parental decisions would result in serious physical injury to the child or end the child's life
- Allows parents to sue government entities in federal or state court for violations and recover attorneys' fees in both judicial and administrative proceedings
Legislative Description
Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act
Families
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
1/23/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/23/2025
Full Bill Text
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