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Senate approves law allowing safe-haven baby boxes after extended debate
Summary
The North Dakota Senate passed House Bill 1205 to allow anonymous surrender of infants via safe-haven baby boxes, 44–2, amid debate over safety, family rights and implementation details.
The North Dakota Senate passed House Bill 1205 on final passage, allowing mothers to anonymously surrender infants using licensed safe-haven baby boxes. The final tally on House Bill 1205 was 44 ayes, 2 nays and 1 absent not voting.
Supporters said the measure expands existing safe-haven options by adding an anonymous, climate-controlled drop box as an alternative to face-to-face surrender. "This bill will offer public awareness of our safe haven laws, and the physical safe haven box is an option," said Senator Van Oosting, the bill carrier. She noted safe-haven…
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