House Bill No. 282 proposes a constitutional amendment to add Article I, Section 28 to the Constitution of Louisiana, which emphasizes fundamental parental rights. The amendment asserts that the family is essential to a free society and that the relationship between parent and child is paramount for the child's well-being. It grants parents the right to raise their children according to their own values and traditions, including making decisions about their child's residence, education, health care, and discipline. Additionally, it establishes that children owe respect, obedience, and affection to their parents.

The bill also delineates the limited role of the state in family matters, stating that state intervention should only occur in cases of serious threats to the family, parents, or child. Any laws or regulations that would undermine parental rights as outlined in the amendment would be subject to strict scrutiny. The proposed amendment is set to be submitted to voters in a statewide election on October 14, 2023, allowing them to decide whether to support the amendment that enshrines these parental rights in the state constitution.