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WV HB2070
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Pinson
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AI Summary
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Establishes parental rights as fundamental, including the right to direct a minor child's upbringing, education, care, health care, and moral or religious training
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Requires the state or any governmental entity to demonstrate a compelling state interest using the least restrictive means before infringing on parental rights
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Guarantees parents the right to access all school records and prohibits schools from withholding information about a child's health, well-being, or education
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Affirms parents' right to choose public school, private school, religious school, or home education for their children
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Creates a private right of action allowing parents to sue government entities or officials for violations, with potential recovery of monetary damages, injunctive relief, and attorneys' fees
Legislative Description
To create the Parents Bill of Rights.
Health
Last Action
To House Human Services
2/21/2025