House passes Parental Rights Act after extended debate and multiple amendments
The House approved H.47-57 on second reading after hours of debate and a string of amendments that added teacher protections, a child‑safety exception and a tolling rule for statutes of limitation; final second‑reading passage was 116–1. Supporters said the bill restores parental access to education and medical information; opponents warned of chilling effects on educators.
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Chair Lenny Davis introduced House Bill 47‑57 as legislation to "codify parents' primary authority" over their children's upbringing, education and health care, saying the bill improves transparency and creates an administrative review process before civil suits. "Parents, not government agencies, have the primary authority to direct their children's upbringing, education, and health care," Davis said in opening remarks.
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