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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/12/2022
05/12/2022
Introduced Session
124th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The Code Of Laws Of South Carolina, 1976, To Enact The "parental Bill Of Rights" By Adding Chapter 23 To Title 63 So As To Provide Necessary Findings And Definitions, To Prohibit Certain Government Infringement On The Fundamental Rights Of Parents To Direct The Upbringing, Education, Health Care, And Mental Health Care Of Their Children Except In Limited Circumstances, To Reserve All Parental Rights To The Parents Of Children In This State And To Provide A Nonexhaustive List Of Such Rights, To Provide Related Requirements Concerning Public Education Institutions And Health Care Providers, To Provide Penalties For Violations, And To Make These Provisions Applicable Notwithstanding Contrary Provisions In Declared States Of Emergency; And To Amend Section 63-5-340, Relating To The Age Of Consent For Minors To Certain Health Care Services, So As To Increase The Age Of Consent To Eighteen.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Parental Bill of Rights, aims to protect the fundamental rights of parents to direct the upbringing, education, healthcare, and mental healthcare of their children. It establishes a consistent mechanism for parents to be notified of information related to their child's health, well-being, and education, and it prohibits government entities from infringing on parental rights without demonstrating a compelling state interest and using the least restrictive means. The bill also outlines a list of parental rights, including the right to access and review school and medical records, consent to certain medical procedures and recordings, and withdraw their child from certain educational programs. Additionally, the bill increases the age of consent for minors to receive certain healthcare services from 16 to 18 years old.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (14)
R.J. May (R)*,
Linda Bennett (R),
Mike Burns (R),
Joe Bustos (R),
Vic Dabney (R),
Jonathon Hill (R),
Chip Huggins (R),
Stewart Jones (R),
Josiah Magnuson (R),
John McCravy (R),
Sandy McGarry (R),
Mark Smith (R),
Bill Taylor (R),
Anne Thayer (R),
Last Action
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Magnuson (on 05/10/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4555&session=124&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/prever/4555_20211110.htm |
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