Parental rights; creating the Parental Rights Protection Act; providing certain penalties and immunities; establishing the Parental Rights Review Board. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 803 creates the "Parental Rights Protection Act" to strengthen specific rights for parents in child welfare cases. It guarantees parents the right to written notice of allegations, access to evidence, fair investigations, timely appeals, and family reunification efforts before foster care placement. The bill imposes penalties on state agencies or officials who violate these rights, including fines, civil liability, or removal from office, and establishes a Parental Rights Review Board to handle complaints and issue annual reports. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, directly affecting parents navigating child welfare decisions and state agencies like the Department of Human Services.