Minnesota legislation · 94th Legislature 2025-2026
Minnesota SF1707: Parent's Bill of Rights establishment
Status: In committee, April 13, 2026
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to families; creating a parent's bill of rights; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 260C.
From the introduced text, February 19, 2025:
A bill for an act relating to families; creating a parent's bill of rights; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 260C. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: [260C.009] PARENT'S BILL OF RIGHTS.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subdivision 1.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Short title.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: This act is known as the "Parent's Bill of Rights."] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 2.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Definitions.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: As used in this act, unless the context otherwise requires:] new text end new text begin [ and] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (2) "parent" means the natural or adoptive parent or legal guardian of a minor child.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 3.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Parental rights reserved.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) This state, any political subdivision of this state, or any other governmental entity or institution granted authority to act on behalf of the state shall not infringe on the fundamental right of a parent to direct the upbringing, education, and physical and mental health care of the parent's minor child. All parental rights are reserved to a parent of …
Sponsors
- Andrew Mathews (R) · primary sponsor
- Keri Heintzeman (R, SD-006)
Latest actions
- : Author added Heintzeman
- : Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
- : Introduction and first reading
Common questions
- What is SF1707?
- SF1707 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Parent's Bill of Rights establishment.
- What does SF1707 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to families; creating a parent's bill of rights; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 260C.
- What is the status of SF1707?
- In committee as of April 13, 2026. Latest action: Author added Heintzeman (April 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored SF1707?
- Andrew Mathews (R), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SF1707?
- On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF1707&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate
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