West Virginia § 49-12-3 Infringement of parental rights

West Virginia Statutes

§ 49-12-3 — Infringement of parental rights

West Virginia § 49-12-3

Ch. 49CHILD WELFARE

Art. 12PARENT'S BILL OF RIGHTS

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W. Va. Code § 49-12-3 (2026).

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The state, any of its political subdivisions, any other governmental entity, or any other state institution may not infringe on the fundamental rights of a parent to direct the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health of his or her minor child without demonstrating that such action is reasonable and necessary to achieve a compelling state interest and that such action is narrowly tailored and is not otherwise served by a less restrictive means.

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The state, any of its political subdivisions, any other governmental entity, or any other state institution may not infringe on the fundamental rights of a parent to direct the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health of his or her minor child without demonstrating that such action is reasonable and necessary to achieve a compelling state interest and that such action is narrowly tailored and is not otherwise served by a less restrictive means.