Senate approves bill allowing infant-surrender devices at hospitals and fire stations after contested debate
The Senate approved CS for CS for House Bill 791, updating statutes on surrendered infants and permitting infant safety-device ‘‘baby boxes’’ at hospitals, EMS and fire stations. Debate focused on frequency of use, anonymity and liability; supporters said it could save lives.
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The Senate approved Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for House Bill 791, which permits hospitals, emergency medical services and fire stations to house infant-surrender devices designed to allow parents to anonymously and safely surrender newborns.
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