Jim Smallwood
- Republican
- Senator
- District 2
The bill authorizes a fire station, hospital, or community clinic emergency center (authorized facility) to install a newborn safety device on its premises for parents who voluntarily relinquish their child who is 72 hours old or younger. A newborn safety device must be installed in a conspicuous location at the authorized facility and be equipped with a dual alarm system. An authorized facility that installs a newborn safety device is responsible for the cost of the installation and maintenance, shall ensure the dual alarm system is functioning, and shall make information available to the relinquishing parent. The bill makes conforming amendments. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Senate Third Reading Laid Over to 05/09/2024 - No Amendments
Senate Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services
Bill Text Versions | Format |
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Engrossed (02/23/2024) | |
Introduced (01/24/2024) | |
PA1 (02/22/2024) | |
Committee Amendment |
Document | Format |
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Fiscal Note FN1 (01/31/2024) | |
Fiscal Note FN2 (06/17/2024) |
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