Parent's Bill of Rights establishment
SF 1707, titled "Parent's Bill of Rights establishment," proposes a law in Minnesota that formally recognizes specific parental rights regarding minor children (under 18). The bill requires schools, health care providers, and government entities to obtain written parental consent before certain actions - such as medical treatments, biometric scans, DNA collection, or sharing records - unless an emergency exists. It also guarantees parents the right to direct their child's education, access all school and medical records, oversee moral/religious training, and receive prompt notification if a child is suspected of being a victim of a crime. The bill explicitly states it does not override child abuse laws or eliminate existing legal obligations for schools to address student misconduct. This proposed law would directly affect parents, schools, and health care providers in Minnesota.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Last action Apr 13, 2026
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Committee
1
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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