The bill establishes a new legal framework in South Dakota that recognizes the fundamental rights of parents regarding the nurture, care, custody, and control of their children. It explicitly states that no agency or officer of the state, or any political subdivision, may infringe upon these parental rights 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 clarifies that this new provision cannot be used to challenge proceedings under existing laws related to child custody and welfare, specifically chapters 26-7A and 26-8A. This aims to protect the integrity of current child welfare processes while reinforcing parental rights.