Parental rights.
Summary
Provides that a governmental entity may not substantially burden certain parental rights unless the burden is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest and is the least restrictive means of furthering the governmental interest. Prohibits a governmental entity from: (1) advising, directing, or coercing a child to withhold certain information from the child's parent; or (2) denying a child's parent access to certain information. Allows a parent to bring an action against a governmental entity for certain violations and provides for certain relief. Specifies that the parent of a child does not have a right to access certain medical care on behalf of the child if the child does not have an affirmative right of access to such medical care.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2024
Last action Jan 29, 2024
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3 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Garten
RRepublican
P
Liz Brown
RRepublican
P
Mike Gaskill
RRepublican
Co
Andy Zay
RRepublican
Co
Blake Doriot
RRepublican
Co
Brian Buchanan
RRepublican
Co
Dan Dernulc
RRepublican
Co
Gary Byrne
RRepublican
Co
Greg Goode
RRepublican
Co
Jeff Raatz
RRepublican
Co
John Crane
RRepublican
Co
Linda Rogers
RRepublican
Co
Mike Bohacek
RRepublican
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