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HB1397Introduced in the House

Relating To Parental Rights.

IntroducedHouse Human Services & Homelessness

Introduced by Elijah Pierick, District 39

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Prohibits the State and counties from adopting or ordaining any rules, regulations, or ordinances that infringe upon a parent's right to direct the upbringing, education, care, and welfare of the parent's child, except in certain narrowly tailored circumstances.

Where it stands

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

December 8, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Introduced and Pass First Reading.

  2. Referred to HSH, JHA, referral sheet 4

  3. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

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