House Resolution No. by Representative Moore calls for a comprehensive study on the relationship between parental discipline, allegations of abuse, and the effects of disciplinary avoidance on juvenile delinquency since 2015. The resolution urges various state departments and organizations, including the Department of Children and Family Services and Louisiana State University, to investigate how often parents face legal consequences for reasonable disciplinary actions and whether such legal challenges contribute to a rise in juvenile delinquency. The resolution highlights the importance of understanding the dynamics of parental authority and its impact on child development and behavior.

The study will focus on several key areas, including the number of investigations and arrests of parents for alleged cruelty when the actions were intended as discipline, the frequency of minors using threats to law enforcement to stop parental discipline, and the disciplinary history of juveniles who have been adjudicated delinquent. The findings from this study are to be reported to the Louisiana House of Representatives no later than 60 days before the 2027 Regular Session, ensuring that lawmakers have the necessary data to address these critical issues.