Senate Republicans Push Forward Parental Rights Measure After Hobbs Veto
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Republicans are moving a commonsense parental rights ballot measure forward today as the Senate Government Committee advances SCR 1006, sponsored by Majority Leader John Kavanagh, putting parents back in charge of decisions involving their children at school.
SCR 1006 asks voters to weigh in on basic protections most families already expect. The measure requires schools to involve parents in decisions about how their children are addressed at school, including the use of names and pronouns not aligned with their biological sex. It also sets clear rules for restrooms, locker rooms, and overnight accommodations based on biological sex, while allowing reasonable alternatives like single-occupancy facilities to protect privacy and safety for everyone.
Public opinion strongly supports this approach. A 2024 Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll found that nearly two-thirds of Americans believe schools should be required to notify parents when a child is being identified differently at school, underscoring the importance families place on transparency and parental involvement.
"This isn't radical. It's common sense. The measure is designed to bring clarity back to schools while respecting families and students alike," said Majority Leader Kavanagh. "Parents have a fundamental right to know what's happening with their kids at school, and students deserve privacy and safety. No 14-year-old girl should be forced to stand naked in a shower with an 18-year-old man who thinks he's a girl. When the governor vetoed reasonable solutions, we decided to take this directly to the voters. Families shouldn't be sidelined, and schools shouldn't be forced into confusion. This reflects what most Arizonans already believe, and it gives them the final say."
SCR 1006 passed out of committee with only Republican support and moves to the next stage of the legislative process. If approved by the Legislature, the measure will be referred to the ballot for voter consideration at the next general election.
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For more information, contact:
Kim Quintero
Director of Communications | Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus