HB 3281 revises legal standards for terminating parental rights by raising the burden of proof to "beyond a reasonable doubt" rather than the current "clear and convincing evidence" standard. It also removes certain grounds for termination, such as truancy-related factors, and clarifies that termination cannot be based solely on a parent’s economic status, home-schooling decisions, or opposition to vaccinations. The bill strengthens due process protections for parents involved in termination proceedings and ensures that courts provide written findings when removing children from parental custody​.