Relinquishment of Child in Newborn Safety Device
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2024 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the emergency possession of certain relinquished children in newborn safety devices.
Bill Summary:
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.)
Prime Sponsors
Senator
Jim Smallwood
Senator
James Coleman
Representative
Stephani Luck
Representative
Jennifer Bacon
Committees
Senate
Health & Human Services
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/22/2024 | PA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 24-083, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-4. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2024 | Third Reading | RECONSIDERATION |
16
AYE
19
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/28/2024 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Laid Over to 05/09/2024 - No Amendments |
| 02/26/2024 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 02/23/2024 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 02/21/2024 | Senate | Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 01/24/2024 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services |
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