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Panel approves raising Safe Baby Court eligibility from 3 to 5
Summary
Chairlady Littleton told the Judiciary Committee House Bill 2,083 would raise Safe Baby Court eligibility from age 3 to 5 so more children qualify; committee advanced the bill to calendar and rules unanimously.
House Bill 2,083, sponsored by Chairlady Littleton, would raise the eligibility age for the Safe Baby Court program from 3 to 5 years old, allowing more young children to be placed into the program.
Littleton said the change is intended to include older infants and toddlers who would benefit from the Safe Baby Court’s services. Members asked no follow‑up questions and there was no recorded opposition in committee. The clerk recorded the vote sending House Bill 2,083 to calendar and rules (18 ayes, 0 nos).
Next steps: The bill will be considered by the calendar and rules committee.
