Posts Tagged ‘Pennsylvania’
Parental Rights are Advancing in Pennsylvania!
We have been busy in Pennsylvania this year. With a lot of momentum behind us and a lot of opportunities ahead of us, we need your support to continue our vital efforts in your Commonwealth. First, we worked with allies from across the political spectrum to oppose House Bill 1737, which would have allowed Child…
Read MoreUrgent: Vote on PA SB 996 Coming Monday!
We just received word that Pennsylvania Senate Bill 996, the Parental Rights Protection Act, will be up for a vote in the Senate State Government Committee on Monday morning, October 24. This doesn’t leave a lot of time to contact your senator on that committee and urge him or her to vote in favor of the bill to…
Read MoreCalls Needed as Key Committee Considers Fundamental Parental Rights Bill Next Tuesday!
We’re excited to announce that S.B. 996, the Parental Rights Protection Act, will receive a committee hearing in the Senate State Government Committee on Tuesday, October 18, at 10:30 a.m.! S.B. 996 was introduced earlier this year by Pennsylvania Senators Doug Mastriano, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Judy Ward, and Michele Brooks. S.B. 996 will protect parental rights…
Read MoreSenate Committee Postpones Vote on Fundamental Parental Rights Bill
We wanted to let you know that the Senate State Government Committee has postponed today’s 12:30 PM vote on S.B. 996, the Parental Rights Protection Act. While we are disappointed about this development, we are hopeful that this is just a temporary pause. We continue to talk with senators and their staff. We will let…
Read MoreCalls Needed as Key Committee Considers Fundamental Parental Rights Bill on Tuesday!
We’re excited to announce that S.B. 996, the Parental Rights Protection Act, will receive a vote in the Senate State Government Committee on Tuesday, June 14, at 12:30 PM! S.B. 996 was introduced earlier this year by Pennsylvania Senators Doug Mastriano, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Judy Ward, and Michele Brooks. S.B. 996 will protect parental rights in…
Read MoreParents’ Efforts Around the Country Starting to Pay Off!
Across the nation, some state legislatures are starting to adjourn for the year. Others have reached cross-over day, where bills have to pass from one chamber to another or they’re dead for the year. Still other legislatures remain in full swing. All this year, ordinary moms and dads like you, with your energy and passion,…
Read MoreShould the U.S. “Make Raising Your Own Children Illegal?”
“If California is ever going to achieve true equity, the state must require parents to give away their children. … My solution—making raising your own children illegal—is simple…” So said Joe Matthews, a columnist for the Ventura County Star, in an opinion piece published on January 13, 2022. His opinion piece was republished a few…
Read More15 Years of Protecting Parental Rights—Together!
The month of February marks the 15-year anniversary of ParentalRights.org. Because of you and your generosity—with financial support, grassroots action, volunteering, calling or emailing your state and federal legislators, and more—we as an organization can celebrate 15 years of protecting children by empowering parents. It’s been a team effort, and we’re just getting started. Over…
Read MoreJoin us in Harrisburg on Tuesday, February 8 to support new Fundamental Parental Rights Bill!
We’re excited to announce that Pennsylvania Senators Doug Mastriano, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Judy Ward, and Michele Brooks have introduced S.B. 996 to protect parental rights. S.B. 996 will protect parental rights in Pennsylvania law, strengthening the right of parents to direct the education, upbringing, and care of their children. And it will allow Pennsylvania to join…
Read MoreAction Alert: Please call your Pennsylvania State Senators NOW to oppose dangerous bill!
We need your help to stop a bad bill in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. H.B. 1737 will receive a vote in the Senate Aging & Youth Committee as early as tomorrow, Wednesday, January 19. It is a short bill giving Child Welfare Services (CWS) authority to seek a court order to compel parents to undergo…
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