The bill aims to establish and protect parental rights in South Dakota by recognizing the liberty of parents to nurture, care for, and control their children as a fundamental right. It stipulates that no state agency or officer, or any political subdivision, may infringe upon this right unless such infringement is narrowly tailored to serve a compelling governmental interest and is executed by the least restrictive means permissible under the law.

This new legal language emphasizes the importance of parental authority and sets a high standard for any governmental action that may interfere with that authority, ensuring that any such actions are justified and minimally invasive. The bill seeks to reinforce the notion that parental rights are essential and should be safeguarded against unnecessary governmental intrusion.