The bill aims to establish and protect parental rights in South Dakota by declaring that the liberty of a parent to nurture, care for, and control their child is 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 by law.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision that prohibits individuals from using this section to challenge legal proceedings under existing child custody and welfare laws, specifically chapters 26-7A and 26-8A. This ensures that while parental rights are protected, the bill does not interfere with established legal processes related to child welfare and custody.