Latest Update

April 18th: SB 2052 is set to be heard in the Senate, and HB 4656 is set to be heard in the House Subcommittee on Family and Fiduciary Relationships on April 22nd.

April 9th: SB 2052 was voted out of the Senate Committee with a unanimous vote.

April 3: HB 4656 was introduced and referred to the House Subcommittee on Family and Fiduciary Relationships

March 26: SB 2052 bill was heard in the Senate Jurisprudence Committee.

About the Parental Rights Constitutional Amendment

Bill Authors: Senator Birdwell filed this bill in the Senate (SB 2052), while Representative Vasut filed it in the House (HB 4656).

Why It’s Necessary: It sets a high standard for when and how this presumption can be overridden, ensuring that parental authority is only challenged in cases where a child faces significant harm.

What It Does: This bill strengthens parental rights by establishing a clear legal presumption that a parent’s decisions regarding their child should be upheld by the courts.