OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
Parental Right to Protect Act
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9507.
Which chamber initiated this legislation?
This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.
When did the legislative process begin?
The process officially started on 2022-12-13.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- State child protective services cannot remove a child if parents refuse gender-transition interventions.
- Parental refusal of gender-transition interventions will not be considered abuse or neglect.
- States that do not comply with these rules may lose federal funding for child protection.
- The bill defines "biological sex" and "gender-transition intervention," with specific medical exceptions.
What is the specific legal status?
The current status is Expired.
Where can I read the full text of this legislation?
The full official text is available at:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.
What is the impact of this bill?
We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.