Bill Text: HI HB1393 | 2023 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Relating To Parental Rights.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2023-01-30 - Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 [HB1393 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2023-HB1393-Introduced.html
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
1393 |
THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2023 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to parental rights.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Chapter 7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§7-
Parental rights. (a) Each parent in the State shall have the right
to direct the upbringing, education, care, and welfare of the parent's child.
(b)
No department or agency of the State or any county shall enact any rule,
regulation, or law that infringes upon the rights enumerated in subsection (a)
without demonstrating that the rule, regulation, or law is narrowly tailored to
address a compelling governmental interest using the least restrictive means necessary."
SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Report Title:
State; Counties; Departments; Agencies; Parental Rights; Infringement
Description:
Establishes certain parental rights. Prohibits the State and counties from enacting any rules, regulations, or laws that infringe upon these parental rights.
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