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This bill requires state agencies, counties, municipalities, and local school boards to consider the impact of certain governmental actions on family health, stability, and formation before enacting ordinances or adopting policies and rules. Specifically, before passing an ordinance, these entities must evaluate how it might affect families, though failing to do so will not invalidate the ordinance or create legal action against the government. Similarly, when state agencies propose new rules, they must analyze their potential impact on families and consider reasonable alternatives to mitigate any negative effects, though they are not required to adopt these alternatives. This requirement applies to various governmental bodies, including municipalities, counties, the State Board of Education, and agencies making administrative rules, with the goal of ensuring that governmental decisions take into account their potential consequences for families.

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