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FL
Transcript Highlights:
- PARENT IS KEPT OUT OF TREATMENT OPTIONS THE PARENT IS NOT INFORMED THAT STD THE PARENT IS KEPT OUT OF
- I KEEP HEARING ABOUT PARENTS AND BAD PARENTS. THE VAST MAJORITY OF PARENTS ARE GOOD PARENTS.
- NOT ALL PARENTS ARE BAD PARENTS BUT THAT PARENTS ARE OUT THERE AND EVEN WELL-INTENTIONED PARENTS AREN'T
- HAS WHEN I HEARD THE TERM SUPPORTIVE PARENTS, NOT ANYBODY HAS SAY PARENTS, NOT EVERYBODY HAS A PARENTAL
- WHEN YOU ARE A PARENT, LIKE SOMEHOW YOUR PARENTS OUT THERE YOU TEND TO THINK EVERY PARENT THINKS LIKE
Committee:
House Education & Employment Committee
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And the trigger requires reporting to the parents. The parents... ...in the transition.
- with a parental consent bill, like your parents could read this in your chart, right?
- Like most parents, I believe that parents often play a critical role in their children's lives.
- Parents are central to a child's well-being. This bill claims to expand parental rights.
- The parents have the final responsibility, and it's wrong to cut the parents out of it.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Rules
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Education Pre-K - 12 Mar 25th, 2025
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We have parents.
- because the parent is not the child's custodial parent.
- Parent B from Parent A.
- Both parents in these situations, they're both legal parents.
- An example of this would be parent A and parent B.
Summary:
The House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee approved the minutes from March 11, 2026, then took up House Bill 803 on execution procedures. The bill would extend confidentiality protections for people involved in firing squad executions to match those already used for lethal injection, with supporters saying it protects state employees from doxxing and is consistent with recent court rulings. Some members objected that the bill reduces transparency and removes even limited administrative review, but the committee passed it on a roll call vote, 11-2, with Representatives Matthias and Rubel voting no.
The committee then heard House Bill 857, which would give both parents equal access to a minor child’s records, including medical, educational, child care, law enforcement, and court records, unless a court order restricts access with written findings that the restriction is necessary to prevent substantial harm to the child. The sponsor said the bill clarifies parental rights and helps schools and providers know when records must be released, while opponents argued it could expose parents and children to danger, create a high burden for courts, and reduce privacy protections. After testimony from family law attorneys, a court representative, and parents, the committee sent the bill to General Orders unanimously.
House Bill 859, also from Representative Scott, would require restoration of parenting time when a parent loses time due to abuse allegations that are later found unsubstantiated or insufficient, and would require courts to order make-up time and report willful interference to prosecutors. Supporters said it would deter false allegations and restore time wrongfully lost, while opponents said existing family law rules already provide make-up time, the bill would burden courts, and the reporting requirement would compromise judicial neutrality. The committee rejected a motion to hold the bill and instead passed a motion to hold it in committee by a 7-5 roll call vote. The committee then quickly passed Senate Bill 1308, a cleanup bill related to mediator information, and Senate Bill 1293, which clarifies that crime victims compensation is not a public benefit under last session’s public benefits law. Both were sent to the floor with due pass recommendations.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- because the parent is not the child's custodial parent.
- because the parent is not the child's custodial parent.
- Parent B from Parent A.
- An example of this would be parent A and parent B.
- schedule make-up time for a parent who has had parenting time withheld by the other parent, without
Committee:
House Judiciary, Rules and Administration
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And the trigger requires reporting to the parents. The parents...
- with a parental consent bill, like your parents could read this in your chart, right?
- We parents are already well protected in the state. Plenty of parental consent issues.
- We parents are already well protected in the state. Plenty of parental consent issues.
- Do you believe parents...
Summary:
The committee first approved a motion to send an IRS-related item to print, then took up House Bill 822, which would require covered entities such as schools, child care providers, and medical or behavioral health providers to notify parents when a minor requests help with a social transition and would restrict assisting a child’s transition without parental consent. Representative Skaug, the sponsor, said the bill is intended to protect parents’ rights and ensure they are not kept in the dark about serious matters involving their children. Committee members questioned the bill’s scope, including the use of terms like “request,” “facilitate,” and “aid and abet,” the applicability of mandamus to private entities, and the potential for a $100,000 civil penalty; Skaug said penalties would be proportional and that the bill was aimed at social transition, not ordinary behavior or medical treatment.
Public testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including representatives of Idaho Family Policy Center, a parent, a father, and Alliance Defending Freedom, argued the bill would restore parental authority, stop schools and providers from concealing a child’s gender-related concerns, and close loopholes in existing school policies. Opponents, including physicians, a nurse, a parent, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, and a trans constituent, said the bill was vague, would chill professional judgment, could endanger vulnerable youth, and might force disclosure in situations where a child is not safe at home or is not ready to involve parents. Several opponents also warned the bill could worsen Idaho’s provider shortages and create legal and ethical conflicts for educators and clinicians.
After sponsor closing remarks, senators debated the measure. Supporters emphasized parental rights and the need for notification, while opponents argued the bill lacked clear definitions and safety exceptions. The committee then voted on the motion to send House Bill 822 to the floor with a due pass recommendation; the motion carried, and the bill was advanced to the Senate floor.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- and do talk to schools work with parents and do talk to parents. parents. parents.
- c> parental</c><01:40:55.040><c> rights</c> removed, their parents parental rights removed, their parents
- ." parents." parents."
- I had a parent ask me tons of parents.
- </c> parental notification. parental notification.
Committee:
Senate Education
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 27, 2026 - 12:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- abusive or neglectful parents or an absent parent.
- Not all parents are bad parents, but even well-intentioned parents aren't always plugged in.
- As a parent, I believe in parental rights.
- loving parents, of course, but there are homophobic parents, transphobic parents.
- PHOBIC PARENTS.
Summary:
The committee first heard HB 245, which would replace references in Florida law to “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material.” The sponsor said the change was overdue and more accurately reflects the criminal nature of the material. There was brief supportive public testimony, no debate, and the bill was reported favorably on a unanimous vote.
The committee then took up HB 237 on the use of professional nursing titles. The sponsor said advanced practice registered nurses should be able to use earned academic titles such as DNP or PhD. Supporters testified in favor, there was no opposition or debate, and the bill passed unanimously and was reported favorably.
The longest discussion centered on HB 173, which would expand parental consent and access requirements for minors’ medical care, medical records, certain school surveys, and biomedical devices. Supporters argued it restores parental rights and keeps parents involved in children’s health decisions, while opponents—many from medical, mental health, LGBTQ, and youth advocacy groups—warned it could block access to STI treatment, mental health care, crisis hotlines, and confidential services for vulnerable youth, including those in abusive homes. After extensive testimony and debate, the bill was reported favorably on a 19-7 vote.
Finally, the committee began HB 327 on uterine fibroid research. The sponsor explained the bill would require health care providers to submit identified data so the Department of Health can build a usable de-identified research database, after prior implementation problems with duplicate or unverified data. A supportive local official testified, and members indicated support as the meeting moved toward a vote.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- some parents are just bad parents.
- , then the parent doesn't care and the other parent does care.
- One, I think we're all in agreement that most parents are good parents.
- One, I think we're all in agreement that most parents are good parents.
- It's because they aren't accepting for their parents or their parents.
Committee:
House Judiciary, Rules and Administration
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Children and Family Law (02/03/2025)
Children and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
- Parental rights, and it lists all the parental rights in there.
- A parental Bill of Rights would help shift some of that power back to parents.
- ’t have parental rights because we have this parent over here who is abusive.
- c> Bill</c> balance against parents a parental Bill balance against parents a parental Bill of<00:25:
- </c> parent or parent or parents<02:03:41.960><c> uh</c><02:03:42.079><c> and</c><02:03:42.199><c> that's
Committee:
Senate Children and Family Law
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
'Parent's Bill of Rights' bill advances in House committee 2/12/25
Transcript Highlights:
- I’m a parent; there are no parents for my kids.
- of a parent.
- /c><00:42:36.920><c> is</c><00:42:37.079><c> deciding</c> parent or what that parent is deciding parent
- </c><00:44:17.680><c> is</c><00:44:17.880><c> the</c> parenting like on parents what is the parenting
- parents, and so a parent certainly could assert that parental right in the context of what you just
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 2/12/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:42:12.880><c> wins</c> parents and whose parents morality wins parents and whose parents morality
- , like on parents, what is the definition of a parent?
- </c><00:45:19.240><c> is</c><00:45:19.440><c> the</c> parenting like on parents what is the parenting
- parent the sole parent that this is the parent the sole parent that<00:45:47.960><c> parent</c><00:45
- and all parents.
Keywords:
parent's bill of rights, parental rights, minor consent, minors, parents, guardians, education rights, school records, home schooling, charter school, private school, health care consent, medical privacy, patient records, exam room access, biometric data, DNA samples, blood samples, mental health, physical health
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Children and Family Law (05/06/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- parents need.
- The parent needs to know what's parent.
- You’re going to say, ‘Your parents are not all parents.’
- But the parents are not all parents."
- I think all of us are parents parents.
Summary:
The committee met in executive session on Senate Bill 72, a parental rights in education measure, and considered an amendment offered by Representative Raymond. Raymond explained that his changes were intended to narrow the bill so it would not force schools to act as “surveillance operatives” for parents, especially regarding older students, and to avoid requiring teachers to disclose private family matters such as a student’s sexual orientation or pronouns. He also struck the bill’s “clear and convincing” standard and replaced it with a lower “evidence” standard, arguing teachers should have some basis for concern but not a burden equivalent to terminating parental rights. He said the amendment was meant to preserve due process, avoid weaponizing the bill in civil disputes, and reduce the risk of lawsuits.
Members then debated the scope of the bill and amendment. Supporters said schools should not withhold information about a child’s health, school environment, behavior, bullying, self-harm, or criminal conduct, and argued that parents have a right to know about serious issues such as mental health concerns, sexual assault, drug use, or other misconduct. Several members emphasized that teachers do not diagnose mental illness, but should report observable concerns and involve school administrators or counselors when necessary. Opponents argued the bill would chill communication between students and trusted adults at school, especially for children from dysfunctional or unsafe homes, and said it could force outing of gay or trans students and increase the risk of harm or self-harm. One member cited the Department of Education’s trusted-adult approach and said teachers are not covered by formal confidentiality rules in the same way as lawyers or doctors.
The discussion included examples and hypotheticals about bullying, sexual assault, drug use, self-harm, gender dysphoria, and whether a teacher would have to tell parents if a student used different pronouns or a nickname. Raymond and supporters said the bill would require disclosure of serious safety concerns but not compel teachers to diagnose or pry into private matters. Opponents argued the bill’s language still sweeps too broadly and could force disclosure in situations where a student fears abuse or being kicked out at home. The transcript does not show a final vote on the amendment or bill in the excerpt provided.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- some parents are just bad parents.
- Yes, they're bad parents and there's bad counselors. And it's up to the parents.
- a minor student's parent.
- , then the parent doesn't care and the other parent does care.
- One, I think we're all in agreement that most parents are good parents.
Summary:
The committee approved the minutes from March 5, 2026, then took up House Bill 681, which would remove the statute of limitations for aggravated lewd conduct with a child and for producing or making sexually exploitive material. The sponsor and the Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association said the bill would help prosecute serious child sexual abuse cases, including cases involving delayed reporting and AI-generated child sexual abuse material. A motion to send the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation passed unanimously.
The committee then heard extensive testimony on House Bill 822, a parental rights bill requiring schools and health care providers to notify parents when a minor requests assistance with social transition or related changes. Supporters argued it protects parental rights and prevents secret transitions; opponents said it could endanger vulnerable youth, create vague reporting duties, and expose providers and schools to excessive penalties. After debate, a motion to hold the bill in committee failed 12-4, and the original motion to send it to the floor with a due pass recommendation passed.
Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 1296, which updates Idaho’s criminal trespass law to create a specific offense for disrupting worship services at houses of worship and sets misdemeanor penalties for intentional interference. Supporters said it would protect churches from harassment and disruption while preserving lawful protest. After limited testimony, the committee voted unanimously to send the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Children and Families Feb 24th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Children and Families
Transcript Highlights:
- If a parent has 50-50 custody, that parent has been deemed a capable parent.
- That parent has not been deemed a capable parent.
- Like foster parent. define it. I don't want it to, like foster parent.
- their parental rights, that they still have some parental rights intact.
- Parents are... ...parents' roles, I would say, I guess I clarify, parents aren't the first decision maker
Committee:
House Children and Families
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Child Custody Review Task Force Feb 23rd, 2026 at 10:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- parent, something.
- known as the targeted parent.
- I think most parents, if not all parents, would want that.
- plan or resolving other parenting issues that may be impacting the parenting plan.
- The parenting coordinator, even the parenting expediter, I mean, the whole purpose of the parenting time
Summary:
The Child Custody Review Task Force met with a quorum, approved the prior meeting minutes, and reviewed a memorandum compiling member suggestions for possible legislation. The memo grouped ideas into topics including creation of a family court, expanded education for parents, attorneys, and judges, expedited hearings for parenting-time violations, limiting law enforcement involvement in custody disputes, creating parenting time expediters, and adopting more uniform court procedures. Members also discussed whether to form subcommittees, but the task force decided to continue working as a full committee rather than create subcommittees at this time.
The committee then heard testimony from Dr. John Perez, a mental health professional, who described his personal custody experience and his professional work with families he believes have been affected by parental alienation. He argued for stronger education, faster court response times, and better tools to address intentional interference with parenting time. Members questioned him about his case history, the concept of parental alienation, and whether specialized family courts or judges with family-law training could help. Dr. Perez said a dedicated family court and faster hearings would likely have helped his situation.
The task force spent substantial time discussing the possible creation of a family court. Judge Hovey supported the idea of a specialized family court or at least a study of one, saying family cases are distinct from ordinary adversarial litigation and that judges with family-law experience could better handle them. Several members agreed that a family court could improve consistency, expertise, and speed, but others cautioned that the task force’s current directive is focused on enforcement of existing orders rather than broader custody policy, and noted that voters had previously rejected equal shared parenting proposals. The group also discussed expedited procedures for parenting-time disputes, with Judge Hovey suggesting a 30-day hearing timeline may be workable.
On education, members generally supported requiring parents to complete a parenting education course and adding educational materials explaining court process, child support, and what judges can and cannot do. Mr. McLean suggested a short instructional video for litigants and more family-law education for judges and attorneys, while Ms. Moldenhauer said education could be incorporated into scheduling orders or mediation orders. Members also discussed the Parents Forever course, including whether it should be mandatory in all counties and whether cost is a barrier; no vote was taken on any of these proposals.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- versus bad parents.
- versus bad parents.
- versus bad parents.
- versus bad parents.
- versus bad parents.
Committee:
House Health Finance and Policy
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Parents deserve transparency. Parents deserve to know.
- PARENTS 257 DESERVE TRANSPARENCY, PARENTS DESERVE TO KNOW.
- How would it work in the case of two parents share custody, one parent gives consent, the other parent
- , some parents are disconnected and some parents are abusive.
- Yet we see many systems treat parents like suspects first and parents second.
Committee:
House Education & Employment Committee
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and began by welcoming students and coaches participating in the inaugural Sunshine State Debate. Members then heard and voted on a series of education-related bills, with most measures receiving favorable reports by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The first bill, HB 1081, created a Cybersecurity Internship Clearance Readiness Program in the Department of Commerce for NCACE-designated universities and Florida College System institutions; a friendly amendment expanded access to private schools, and the bill passed 19-0. HB 1201 updated Florida’s epilepsy/seizure plan law to clarify protections for charter school students, require acceptance of physician-submitted plans, extend training validity to five years, and expand training to regular bus drivers; epilepsy advocates supported it, and it passed 19-0. HB 851 required annual autism-specific professional learning opportunities for teachers and school-based administrators, and it also passed 19-0. HB 615, dealing with IEPs, required quicker parent notice when services are missed, faster access to service logs, individualized parent orientation, and standardized district service logs; parents and advocates testified strongly in support, and the bill was reported favorably. HB 1503 added technology-related competencies to education courses and directed the Department of Education to develop computer science certification coverage; it passed 19-0. HB 371 required public schools to display portraits of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington in common areas and passed 19-0 after testimony both for and against. HB 731 revised extracurricular eligibility rules and allowed local policies for compensating coaches and activity sponsors; an amendment broadened manual requirements and clarified fee actions, and the bill passed 18-0.
The committee also took up HB 173, a parental rights bill that drew the most extensive debate and public testimony. The bill would require parental consent for many medical decisions for minors, give parents access to medical records, and expand parental review/opt-in rights for certain school surveys and biofeedback devices. Supporters argued it restores parental authority, improves safety, and prevents children from being cut out of important medical decisions; opponents warned it would remove confidential access to STI treatment, crisis mental health care, and other services for minors in unsafe or abusive homes. Members raised questions about abuse exceptions, emergency care, and how the bill would affect routine treatment and time-sensitive care. The bill was not voted on in the portion provided, and debate continued through multiple rounds of sponsor responses and member comments.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifty Nine - Tuesday, April 28
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Parental rights.
- About that we are saying that parents have a parent, parents have a right to know about health treatment
- But which parent? Because, of course, there is a custodial parent.
- The parent, the definition of parent, what is that in this bill?
- Definition of parent.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifty Nine - Tuesday, April 28
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- consent from parents.
- But which parent? Because, of course... But which parent?
- it just say parent?
- The parent, the definition of parent, what is that in this bill?
- parent.
Summary:
The House began with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the prior day’s journal by a 123-1 roll call vote. Members then spent time introducing guests, including physicians, sheriffs, students, interns, and school groups from several districts. The chamber also heard a personal privilege statement recognizing a member’s son’s birthday.
On third reading, House Bill 1758, dealing with permanent daylight saving time in Missouri, drew debate over whether ending clock changes would improve convenience or create safety and health problems by leaving more commutes in darkness. Supporters argued it would align with public preference and reduce disruption, while opponents warned of circadian and safety concerns. The bill passed 107-31 with two present. The House then moved to perfection of House Bill 3329, which repeals expired or unused tax credits, and House Bill 3405, which reclassifies SALT/pass-through entity items as deductions rather than tax credits for reporting purposes; both were described as cleanup and efficiency measures and were perfected without opposition.
The chamber then took up House Bill 2426, a broad parental rights bill covering medical, educational, privacy, and related decision-making for children, and a major amendment focused on individualized education plans (IEPs). Supporters said the bill and amendment strengthen parental involvement and require stricter judicial review, while opponents raised concerns about overbreadth, school district administration burdens, transparency requirements, and possible conflicts with existing law on truancy, medical care, and records. House Amendment 1 was adopted 98-25 with six present, and debate continued on the underlying bill with no final vote shown in the transcript excerpt.