Bill > HB2426

This bill establishes and clarifies parental rights in Missouri, asserting that parents have a fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education, healthcare, and mental health of their children without government interference, unless the government can prove a compelling interest and the least restrictive means. It explicitly reserves these rights to parents, including the right to choose a child's education, access educational and health records, make healthcare decisions, consent to biometric scans or DNA record creation, and be notified of suspected abuse or neglect unless it endangers the child. The bill also mandates that school districts create and maintain a publicly accessible, searchable financial ledger of all their financial transactions, updated monthly and available for at least five prior fiscal years, with specific data fields required. Additionally, it modifies existing law regarding who can consent to medical treatment for a minor, allowing minors in cases of pregnancy (excluding abortions) to consent for themselves, while removing the ability for minors to consent for drug or substance abuse treatment.

Health and Social Services

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2426&year=2026&code=R