Minnesota legislation · 94th Legislature 2025-2026
Minnesota HF5117: Parent's bill of rights created.
Status: In committee, May 5, 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, May 4, 2026:
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: For purposes of this act, the following terms have the meanings given, 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 …
Sponsors
- Drew Roach (R) · primary sponsor
- Ben Davis (R)
- Mike Wiener (R)
- Marj Fogelman (R)
Latest actions
- : Introduction and first reading, referred to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Common questions
- What is HF5117?
- HF5117 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Parent's bill of rights created.
- What does HF5117 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 HF5117?
- In committee as of May 5, 2026. Latest action: Introduction and first reading, referred to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law (May 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored HF5117?
- Drew Roach (R), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HF5117?
- On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF5117&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house
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