The bill establishes the fundamental rights of parents in Alabama regarding the upbringing, education, care, and control of their children. It asserts that both the Alabama Supreme Court and the United States Supreme Court recognize these rights as fundamental. The government is prohibited from imposing burdens on these rights unless it can demonstrate that such burdens are narrowly tailored to serve a compelling state interest and that the least restrictive means are employed to achieve that interest. Importantly, the bill clarifies that it does not permit child abuse or neglect and applies only to disputes between parents and the government or third parties, without altering the law regarding disputes between parents.

The bill includes new legal language that emphasizes the protection of parental rights and the limitations on government intervention. It specifies that the government must meet a high standard to justify any interference with these rights. The act will take effect on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor. The Senate passed the bill on May 31, 2023, following its initial passage by the House on May 24, 2023.