Relating to studies or surveys on children's sexual behavior conducted at or by a public primary or secondary school, a public institution of higher education, a prescription drug manufacturer, a research entity, or another person; creating criminal offenses; imposing civil penalties.
SB 126 prohibits public primary/secondary schools, public colleges, prescription drug manufacturers, and research entities from conducting studies or surveys about children's sexual behavior without written parental consent. It creates a state jail felony offense for violations and imposes civil penalties of $1,000-$5,000 per violation, collectible by the attorney general. The bill explicitly states it does not override existing prohibitions in education codes for schools and colleges. This directly affects school districts, universities, and organizations conducting research involving minors. The law requires parental consent for such studies but does not authorize new research types beyond the existing prohibitions.
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in committee
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Nov 2024
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Governor
Introduced Nov 12, 2024
Last action Feb 3, 2025
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Referred to Health & Human Services
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Feb 3, 2025
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Bob Hall
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