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Senate approves bill authorizing newborn safety devices for voluntary surrender
2653155 · March 1, 2025
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Summary
House Bill 1044, authorizing the use of newborn safety devices (baby surrender boxes) as an option under Safe Haven law, passed the Senate unanimously, 35-0.
The Senate unanimously passed House Bill 1044, a measure to authorize use of an infant safety device — commonly called a baby surrender box — as an option for the voluntary, anonymous surrender of a newborn. The final vote was 35 yeas, 0 nays.
Why it was introduced: Senator Grove described the bill as a response to the…
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