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Introduced
12/06/2021
12/06/2021
In Committee
12/06/2021
12/06/2021
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, the "Parental Bill of Rights Act," aims to establish a "Parental Bill of Rights" in South Carolina. It prohibits the government from infringing on the fundamental rights of parents to direct the upbringing, education, healthcare, and mental healthcare of their children, except in limited circumstances. The bill provides a non-exhaustive list of parental rights, including the right to access school and medical records, consent to biometric scans and DNA testing, and receive prompt notification if a crime is suspected against their child. It also requires public schools to develop policies to promote parental involvement and notification. Additionally, the bill increases the age of consent for minors to receive certain healthcare services from 16 to 18 years old.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Senate Family & Veterans' Services - Child Welfare Subcommittee (10:00 3/17/2022 Gressette Room 209) (on 03/17/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0900&session=124&summary=B |
| Fiscal Note - S0900 2021-12-06 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/fiscalimpactstatements/S0900%202021-12-06%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/prever/900_20211206.htm |
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