ISSUE WATCH

Parental Rights

Affirming parents' authority over their children's upbringing and education.

ACROSS THE COUNTRY

Every bill we are tracking on this issue

New Hampshire
Support
HB1376

Protecting Parental Rights and Children from Irreversible Surgery

Shields parents from state punishment for raising children consistent with their biological sex and maintains protections against elective mastectomies on minors.

Passed
July 6, 2026
California
Oppose
AB2540

Mandating Chemical Abortion at Campus Health Centers

AB 2540 requires all public university and community college student health centers to provide medication abortion, embedding the direct ending of human life into routine campus healthcare with no conscience protections for staff.

Passed One Chamber
July 2, 2026
California
Oppose
AB2563

Redefining 'Sex' Across California Law

AB 2563 rewrites the legal definition of 'sex' to include gender identity and sexual orientation across more than 30 California codes, threatening religious liberty, parental rights, and conscience protections throughout the state.

Passed One Chamber
June 30, 2026
Pennsylvania
Support
HB133

Reinstatement of Parental Rights in Adoption Cases

Creates a formal legal pathway to restore previously terminated parental rights in Pennsylvania adoption proceedings.

Passed One Chamber
June 25, 2026
New Hampshire
Support
HB1442

Permitting Sex-Based Classification in Restrooms, Sports, and Facilities

HB 1442 affirms that biological sex may lawfully govern access to restrooms, locker rooms, sex-separated sports, and involuntary-commitment facilities under New Hampshire civil-rights law.

Passed
June 23, 2026
Federal
Support
SB4873

Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance Act

Prohibits U.S. nonmilitary foreign aid from flowing to organizations that promote abortion, gender ideology, or discriminatory equity ideology abroad.

In Committee
June 23, 2026
California
Support
AB2664

Protecting Places of Religious Worship from Crime

AB2664 adds a dedicated Penal Code section establishing criminal liability for unlawful acts committed at or against places of religious worship.

Passed One Chamber
June 16, 2026
Michigan
Support
HB6076

Require Licensure of Freestanding Abortion Clinics

Requires freestanding abortion clinics to obtain state licensure and meet the same health facility standards applied to comparable medical facilities in Michigan.

Introduced
June 16, 2026
Michigan
Support
SB0831

Require Parental Consent for Minor Informants

Prohibits law enforcement from using minors as confidential informants without parental consent.

In Committee
June 10, 2026
Alaska
Support
SB9

Safe Surrender: Protecting Newborns Through Baby Boxes

SB9 establishes legal infrastructure for infant safe surrender devices (baby boxes) in Alaska, giving mothers in crisis a safe, anonymous option that protects newborn life.

Passed
June 2, 2026
New Hampshire
Support
SB460

Keep Tier III Offenders Away from Child Safety Zones

Bars the most serious child sex offenders from loitering within 1,000 feet of schools, churches, and other places children gather without a legitimate purpose.

Passed One Chamber
June 1, 2026
California
Oppose
AB2615

Educational Equity Discrimination Amendments

AB 2615 amends California's core instructional and curriculum statutes in ways that risk embedding contested ideological frameworks into daily classroom instruction and state-approved materials.

Introduced
May 28, 2026
Rhode Island
Support
S2375

Establishing an Independent Office of Inspector General

Creates an independent Inspector General to investigate fraud, waste, and mismanagement in Rhode Island public spending.

In Committee
May 26, 2026
New Hampshire
Support
HB1792

Prohibiting Discriminatory Teaching in Public Schools

HB 1792 bars public school educators from intentionally teaching that any group is inherently superior or inferior, or that individuals bear guilt for immutable characteristics.

Passed One Chamber
May 21, 2026
Rhode Island
Support
S2556

Bright Today Scholarship and Open Enrollment Education Act

Empowers Rhode Island families to choose the school — public or private — that best fits their children's needs and values.

In Committee
May 19, 2026
Missouri
Support
HB3022

Strengthen Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts

Modifies Missouri's Empowerment Scholarship Account program to expand educational options for families seeking alternatives to government schools.

Introduced
May 15, 2026
Missouri
Support
HB2526

Codifying Biological Sex Classifications in Missouri Law

Establishes biological sex as the operative legal classification throughout Missouri statutes, protecting women's spaces, fair athletic competition, parental rights, and faith-based institutions.

Introduced
May 15, 2026
Missouri
Support
HB1775

Strengthening Due Process in Parental Rights Terminations

Modifies the standards and procedures governing when Missouri courts may permanently terminate the parent-child relationship.

Introduced
May 15, 2026
Missouri
Support
HB3261

Immunity for Newborn Safety Incubator Programs

Shields municipalities from liability when operating or accepting infants placed in newborn safety incubators, removing a key barrier to wider adoption of these life-saving safe haven devices.

Introduced
May 15, 2026
Missouri
Support
HB1654

Missouri Sovereignty and Religious Freedom Act

Affirms Missouri's legal sovereignty within its borders and protects faith communities from compelled compliance with federal mandates that violate sincerely held religious convictions.

Introduced
May 15, 2026
Missouri
Support
HB2160

Schedule Mifepristone and Ban Coerced Chemical Abortion

Classifies mifepristone as a Schedule IV controlled substance and creates a criminal offense for deceiving a woman into a chemical abortion.

Introduced
May 15, 2026
Federal
Support
HB8769

Military Chaplains Modernization Act of 2026

HB8769 codifies the purpose, duties, and ecclesiastical qualification requirements for military chaplains in federal statute, preserving authentic pastoral care and religious liberty for service members.

In Committee
May 12, 2026
Federal
Oppose
HB8734

To express the Sense of Congress with respect to safety of medication abortion and Federal preemption of State restrictions on dispensing medication abortion, and for other purposes.

HB8734 would use federal preemption to override state laws restricting medication abortion dispensing, undermining both human life protections and the democratic processes that produced them.

In Committee
May 11, 2026
New Hampshire
Support
HB1447

Protecting Sex-Based Facility Privacy in New Hampshire

HB 1447 defines 'sex' as biological reality in New Hampshire law, requires sex-separated facilities in government spaces, and protects private and faith-based institutions that do the same from civil liability.

Passed One Chamber
May 7, 2026
New Hampshire
Support
HB1299

Protecting Biological Sex Distinctions in New Hampshire Law

HB1299 affirms that recognizing biological sex in shared facilities, athletics, and corrections is lawful and does not constitute discrimination under New Hampshire statute.

Passed One Chamber
May 7, 2026
New Hampshire
Support
HB1217

Permit Sex-Based Classification in Restrooms and Athletics

Allows New Hampshire institutions to separate spaces and athletic competition by biological sex without violating state anti-discrimination law.

Passed One Chamber
May 7, 2026
Pennsylvania
Support
HB2103

Protecting Religious Exercise Under Pennsylvania Anti-Discrimination Law

Amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to include explicit protections for religious exercise, shielding individuals, businesses, and faith-based organizations from coercive enforcement actions that would compel them to violate sincerely held beliefs.

Passed One Chamber
May 7, 2026
Missouri
Support
HB2426

Establishing Parental Rights in Missouri Law

HB2426 codifies parental authority over children's upbringing, education, and healthcare, affirming the family as the foundational institution of civil society.

Introduced
April 30, 2026
Michigan
Support
SB0757

Banning Addictive Algorithmic Feeds for Minors

Prohibits social media platforms from using algorithmically manipulated, engagement-maximizing feeds to target minor users in Michigan.

Passed One Chamber
April 29, 2026
Missouri
Support
HB2304

Written Parental Consent Required for IEPs

Requires schools to obtain written parental consent before implementing individualized education programs, ensuring parents are active decision-makers in their child's special education.

Introduced
April 27, 2026
New Hampshire
Support
SB101

Open Enrollment: Parents Choose Any Public School

SB 101 lets New Hampshire parents enroll their children in any public school statewide, replacing district assignment with genuine parental choice.

Passed One Chamber
April 23, 2026
Minnesota
Support
HF5064

Protecting Pregnant Minors from Coercion and Exploitation

HF5064 prohibits coercing pregnant minors into abortion, mandates human trafficking screening, requires informational displays, and creates a wrongful death cause of action for abortion.

Introduced
April 23, 2026
Minnesota
Support
SF5179

Protecting Pregnant Minors from Coercion and Exploitation

Criminalizes coercion of pregnant minors into abortion, mandates human trafficking screening, requires informed-consent disclosures, and allows wrongful death claims when abortion causes maternal death.

Introduced
April 20, 2026
Tennessee
Support
SB2346

Protecting Children in School Choice Programs

SB2346 bars individuals with records of child abuse or neglect from employment in private schools participating in Tennessee's school choice programs, and extends background review capacity to child care agencies.

In Committee
April 20, 2026
South Carolina
Support
H3012

Protecting Pregnancy Centers From Government Coercion

Shields pregnancy resource centers from government mandates that would force them to act against their life-affirming mission, and creates a private right of action to enforce those protections.

Introduced
April 14, 2026
Pennsylvania
Oppose
HB2376

Civil Immigration Arrests in Houses of Worship

HB2376 would authorize civil immigration arrests inside churches and other houses of worship, threatening the freedom of religious assembly and the institutional independence of the church from state enforcement operations.

Introduced
April 13, 2026
Alaska
Support
HB47

Protecting Children from AI Exploitation and Social Media Harm

HB47 criminalizes AI-generated child sexual abuse material, restricts minors' social media access, and holds platforms civilly liable for facilitating child exploitation.

Passed One Chamber
April 13, 2026
Alaska
Support
HB101

Raising Age of Consent to 18 in Alaska

Strengthens Alaska law protecting minors from sexual predation by raising the age of consent to 18 and tightening enforcement across multiple related offenses.

Passed One Chamber
April 13, 2026
Connecticut
Oppose
HB05516

Shielding Abortion and Gender Procedures From Accountability

HB05516 bars institutions, licensing boards, and employers from taking any adverse action against providers who perform abortions or gender-affirming procedures, eliminating professional accountability and compelling institutional complicity.

Introduced
April 9, 2026
Tennessee
Support
SB1714

Protecting Religious Liberty and Expression in Public Schools Act

Codifies comprehensive protections for student and staff religious expression in Tennessee public schools across personnel, judicial, and education law.

Introduced
April 9, 2026
Rhode Island
Support
H7821

Presumption of Joint Custody and Equal Parenting Time

Establishes joint legal custody and equal parenting time as the legal presumption in divorce proceedings, requiring courts to justify any deviation.

In Committee
April 9, 2026
Oklahoma
Support
HB3194

Protect Pregnancy Centers from Government Coercion

Shields Oklahoma pregnancy centers from government mandates that would force them to refer for abortions, dispense abortion-inducing drugs, or abandon faith-based hiring practices.

Passed One Chamber
April 9, 2026
Tennessee
Support
HB1491

Protecting Religious Liberty and Expression in Public Schools Act

Codifies enforceable protections for students and educators who pray, share their faith, form religious clubs, or express religious viewpoints in Tennessee public schools.

In Committee
April 8, 2026
Rhode Island
Support
H7953

Ban Minors from Social Media Accounts

Prohibits Rhode Island minors from holding social media accounts, creating a structural safeguard for child welfare that supports parental authority over children's digital lives.

In Committee
April 8, 2026
South Carolina
Support
S1103

Stop Harm from Addictive Social Media Act

Requires social media platforms to verify user ages, apply protective default settings for minors, and obtain affirmative parental consent before exposing children to addictive platform features.

In Committee
April 1, 2026
South Carolina
Support
H5476

Protecting Children from Chatbots Act

Requires age verification and parental consent before minors can access unrestricted AI chatbot features, and prohibits platforms from prioritizing engagement over user wellbeing.

In Committee
March 31, 2026
Connecticut
Oppose
SJ00038

Gender-Neutral Language Constitutional Amendment

This resolution would amend Connecticut's constitution to replace gendered references with gender-neutral language, embedding an ideological redefinition of human identity into the state's most foundational legal document.

Introduced
March 26, 2026
Missouri
Support
HB1778

Missouri Religious Freedom Protection Act

Establishes a state-level standard requiring the government to prove a compelling interest and use the least restrictive means before substantially burdening religious exercise.

Introduced
March 26, 2026
South Carolina
Support
H5448

Protecting Parental Presence During Children's Medical Care

Codifies parents' right to be present during their child's medical procedures and driving instruction, with enforceable penalties and a civil cause of action.

In Committee
March 26, 2026
Tennessee
Oppose
HB2286

Repeal of Tennessee School Choice Programs

HB2286 would eliminate all three of Tennessee's major school choice programs, stripping families of publicly supported alternatives to government-assigned schools.

In Committee
March 24, 2026
South Carolina
Support
S1037

Protecting Children from Chatbots Act

Requires age verification and parental consent before minors can access AI chatbots, and prohibits platforms from prioritizing engagement over child well-being.

Introduced
March 24, 2026
New Jersey
Support
A4776

Parents' Bill of Rights Act – NJ A4776

Requires New Jersey schools to disclose information to parents, prohibits concealment of a child's gender identity changes, and guarantees opt-out rights for conflicting curriculum.

In Committee
March 19, 2026
Alabama
Support
HB148

Constitutional Amendment to Protect Parental Rights

Enshrines parental rights in the Alabama Constitution, providing the strongest legal protection against government interference in the upbringing of children.

Introduced
March 19, 2026
Tennessee
Oppose
SB2384

Counseling Without Parental Consent in Schools

SB2384 would allow school social workers to counsel students on sensitive personal matters without first obtaining parental consent, directly undermining the God-given authority of parents over their children's formation.

In Committee
March 18, 2026
Arizona
Support
HB2184

Requiring Funeral Homes to Serve Fetal Remains

Mandates that funeral homes extend their services to fetal remains, affirming the dignity and personhood of the unborn in Arizona law.

Passed One Chamber
March 17, 2026
New Jersey
Support
S3930

Tax Credit for Homeschooling Expenses

Provides eligible New Jersey families a gross income tax credit for qualifying homeschooling costs including textbooks, curriculum, educational software, and library memberships.

In Committee
March 12, 2026
Tennessee
Oppose
SB2624

Repeal of Tennessee School Choice Programs

SB2624 would eliminate every major school choice mechanism in Tennessee, stripping families of the tools they depend on to direct their children's education.

In Committee
March 12, 2026
Missouri
Support
HB1767

Missouri Educators and Parental Empowerment and Rights Act

Codifies parental authority over children's education and protects educators from ideological coercion in Missouri public schools.

Introduced
March 12, 2026
New Hampshire
Support
HB1770

Presumption of Equal Parenting Time for Fit Parents

Establishes a 50/50 parenting time presumption for fit parents, requiring clear and convincing evidence of harm to override it.

Introduced
March 11, 2026
New Hampshire
Support
HB1564

Remove Gender Identity From New Hampshire Statutes

HB 1564 would strike every reference to 'gender identity' from New Hampshire law, restoring a framework grounded in biological sex across education, employment, and public life.

Introduced
March 5, 2026
New Hampshire
Support
HB1769

Ban Abortion Referrals at Publicly Funded Facilities

Prohibits publicly funded medical facilities from referring patients for abortions and requires referrals to pregnancy resource centers instead.

Introduced
March 5, 2026
New Hampshire
Support
HB1292

Expand Right to Try, Ban Fetal Stem Cell Therapies

Broadens New Hampshire's Right to Try Act to cover severe illnesses and permits regenerative stem cell therapies sourced only from ethical, non-destructive means.

Introduced
March 5, 2026
Alabama
Support
HB581

DUI Offenders Must Support Victims' Children

Requires individuals convicted of DUI to pay child support for the children of victims they kill or incapacitate.

Introduced
March 5, 2026
New Hampshire
Support
HB1377

Caregiver Authorization Affidavit for Parents

Allows parents to authorize a trusted adult to make educational and healthcare decisions for their child without court involvement or loss of parental rights.

In Committee
March 4, 2026
Tennessee
Support
SB1041

Authorizing School Chaplains in Tennessee Schools

Permits local school boards and charter schools to employ or accept volunteer chaplains to support students, staff, and families.

In Committee
March 4, 2026
Oklahoma
Support
SB1328

Restoring Parental Rights in Children's Healthcare

SB1328 affirms the right of parents and legal guardians to be informed about their child's medical care by removing a statutory prohibition on parental notice.

Introduced
March 4, 2026
Alabama
Support
HB363

Protecting the Right to Worship Without Disruption

HB363 establishes a distinct criminal offense for disrupting a worship service, giving law enforcement a clear legal tool to protect religious assemblies.

Passed One Chamber
March 3, 2026
South Dakota
Support
SB190

Codify the Rights of a Parent

SB190 enshrines parental rights into South Dakota statute, creating enforceable legal protections against government overreach in the upbringing of children.

Passed One Chamber
March 3, 2026
New Hampshire
Support
HB1590

Protecting Unborn Life at 20 Weeks

Reduces New Hampshire's abortion prohibition threshold from 24 to 20 weeks, aligning it with the criminal code's existing recognition of fetal personhood.

In Committee
March 2, 2026
South Dakota
Support
HB1275

Age Verification and Parental Consent for App Stores

Requires app stores to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent before minors can access applications.

Passed One Chamber
March 2, 2026
Oklahoma
Support
SB1720

Enforcing Oklahoma's Parents' Bill of Rights

Adds a formal complaint process and private right of action so Oklahoma parents can enforce their existing legal rights against schools that violate them.

Introduced
March 2, 2026
Connecticut
Support
HB05309

Parental Notice for Minor Pregnancy-Related Health Care

Requires healthcare providers to notify a parent or guardian before delivering pregnancy-related services to a minor, with a judicial bypass process for cases where the minor objects.

Introduced
February 26, 2026
Alabama
Support
SB331

Prohibiting Gender Identity Instruction in Public Schools

SB331 bars Alabama public school employees from conducting classroom discussions of gender identity, displaying related flags or insignia, or addressing students by pronouns inconsistent with their biological sex.

Introduced
February 26, 2026
Alabama
Support
SB305

Volunteer Chaplains in Public K-12 Schools

Authorizes local school boards to accept volunteer chaplains in public K-12 schools, expanding access to faith-based pastoral care for students.

Introduced
February 26, 2026
Tennessee
Support
HB1250

Authorizing School Chaplains in Tennessee Public Schools

Permits Tennessee local school boards and charter school governing bodies to employ or accept volunteer chaplains to serve students, staff, and families.

Introduced
February 26, 2026
Alaska
Support
HB326

Regulating Abortion-Inducing Drugs in Alaska

HB326 establishes regulations on abortion-inducing drugs in Alaska, adding meaningful oversight to the dominant method by which unborn lives are ended in the state.

Introduced
February 25, 2026
Alabama
Support
HB173

Protecting Minors from Harmful Platform Design

Requires platforms to adopt protective default settings for minors, restricts notification hours, and classifies violations as deceptive trade practices.

In Committee
February 24, 2026
South Carolina
Support
H5253

Parental Consent and Safeguards for AI in Schools

Requires parental notice and consent before AI systems are used in public school instruction, mandates teacher oversight, and protects student data.

In Committee
February 24, 2026
South Carolina
Support
H4757

Parental Rights Act: Affirming Parents' Fundamental Authority

Enumerates parents' fundamental rights over their children's education, healthcare, and welfare, requires schools to adopt implementing policies, and closes consent loopholes that have allowed minors to receive medical treatment without parental knowledge.

Passed One Chamber
February 24, 2026
Minnesota
Support
SF3811

Protect Children: Ban Gender Ideology, Add Outdoor Skills

Prohibits gender identity classroom instruction in Minnesota public schools and adds firearm safety, hunting, archery, and angling to physical education curricula.

Introduced
February 23, 2026
South Dakota
Support
SB218

Establish Charter Schools in South Dakota

SB218 would create a legal framework for charter schools in South Dakota, expanding educational options for families seeking alternatives to traditional public schools.

Introduced
February 20, 2026
New Hampshire
Support
HB1671

Protect Religious Vaccine Exemptions in Medicaid Facilities

Bars New Hampshire Medicaid payments to healthcare facilities that punish employees, students, or trainees for exercising lawful medical or religious vaccine exemptions.

Introduced
February 19, 2026
South Dakota
Support
HB1237

Require Age Verification for Online Platform Access

Mandates age verification before individuals may access online applications and platforms, creating a legal safeguard that supports parents in protecting children from harmful digital content.

Introduced
February 19, 2026
Alaska
Support
HB318

Protecting Minors from Social Media Harms

Requires parental consent before minors can access social media platforms, giving families legal authority to guard their children's digital lives.

Introduced
February 18, 2026
Missouri
Support
SB1238

Teach Religion's Role in American History

Requires Missouri public schools to instruct students on the positive contributions of religion to American history and civic life.

In Committee
February 17, 2026
Arizona
Support
SB1698

Improving ESA Access for Children With Disabilities

Streamlines disability evaluation processes within Arizona's ESA program so families can more readily access the educational freedom their children need.

Introduced
February 9, 2026
Arizona
Support
SB1704

Strengthen ESA Access for Children With Disabilities

Improves Educational Savings Account requirements for children with disabilities, ensuring families retain full authority to choose the learning environment best suited to their child's needs.

Introduced
February 9, 2026
Rhode Island
Support
S2435

Parents' Right to Review and Opt Out of School Materials

Grants Rhode Island parents the right to review public school learning materials, object to content they find harmful, and withdraw their child from related activities in exchange for an alternative assignment.

Introduced
February 6, 2026
Rhode Island
Support
S2485

Parents' Bill of Rights for Children's Health and Education

Codifies parents' fundamental authority over their minor children's health, education, and welfare against government and institutional overreach.

Introduced
February 6, 2026
Rhode Island
Support
S2483

Medical Ethics Defense Act: Conscience Protection for Providers

Protects healthcare providers and payers from being compelled to participate in medical services that violate their sincere moral or religious convictions.

Introduced
February 6, 2026
Rhode Island
Support
S2477

Born-Alive Infant Protection Act

Requires equal medical care for all infants born alive, including after abortion procedures, with criminal penalties, license revocation, and civil liability for violations.

Introduced
February 6, 2026
Missouri
Support
SB1456

Civil Liberties Defense Act: American Standards for Missouri Courts

Bars Missouri courts from enforcing rulings grounded in foreign legal systems that conflict with constitutional civil liberties.

In Committee
February 5, 2026
Tennessee
Support
SB2119

Parental Rights Protection Act

Raises the state's burden of proof to beyond a reasonable doubt and guarantees the right to a jury trial before parental rights may be terminated.

In Committee
February 5, 2026
South Dakota
Support
HB1212

Strengthen Legal Protections for Unborn Children

Revises existing South Dakota law to expand and strengthen statutory protections for unborn children at all stages of development.

Introduced
February 5, 2026
Oklahoma
Support
HB3547

Parent Data Sovereignty Act of 2026

Gives Oklahoma parents legal rights to access, correct, and opt out of uses of their children's school data while banning its use for commercial purposes.

Introduced
February 4, 2026
Oklahoma
Support
HB3547

Parent Data Sovereignty Act of 2026

Establishes that student data belongs to families, bans commercial exploitation, and creates enforceable parental oversight tools.

Introduced
February 4, 2026
Oklahoma
Support
SB2020

Strengthening Enforceable Parental Rights in Oklahoma

SB2020 codifies specific parental rights and protections, updates disclosure requirements, and gives parents a civil remedy when those rights are violated.

Introduced
February 3, 2026
Oklahoma
Support
SB1738

Allowing School Chaplains in Oklahoma Districts

SB1738 authorizes Oklahoma school districts and charter schools to employ or accept as volunteers one or more chaplains, subject to background checks.

Introduced
February 3, 2026
Oklahoma
Support
SB1657

Prohibiting Abortion-Inducing Drugs in Oklahoma

Bans the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs in Oklahoma and empowers private citizens to enforce the law through qui tam actions.

Introduced
February 3, 2026
Oklahoma
Support
SB1866

Oklahoma Parental Consent for Sex Education Act

Requires written parental consent before students may participate in sexual education instruction, shifting Oklahoma from an opt-out to an opt-in model.

Introduced
February 3, 2026