This bill, known as HB 10-FN, establishes a "Parental Bill of Rights" to affirm and protect the rights of parents in making decisions regarding their minor children’s upbringing, education, health care, and mental health. It introduces a new chapter, RSA 169-I, which defines key terms and outlines specific rights for parents, including access to information about their children, the ability to make health care decisions, and the right to be notified of any suspected criminal offenses against their children. The bill emphasizes that parental rights are inalienable and cannot be limited unless legally waived or terminated. It also prohibits state employees from encouraging minors to withhold information from their parents and sets forth consequences for violations of these rights.

Additionally, the bill mandates that school boards develop policies to promote parental involvement in education, including procedures for parental participation, access to course materials, and the ability to object to instructional content based on personal beliefs. It requires health care practitioners to obtain written parental consent before providing services to minors, with exceptions for emergencies. The bill does not allocate new funding but may increase legal complaints and right-to-know requests as it codifies existing regulations. The effective date for the bill is set for July 1, 2025.