Michigan HB4067 modifies the safe delivery of newborns law to allow parents to surrender newborns to safety devices and outlines procedures for.

Michigan HB4067 amends the safe delivery of newborns law to introduce the concept of a "newborn safety device," allowing parents to surrender newborns anonymously. It mandates that these devices be securely locked and monitored, with emergency service providers required to inspect them monthly. The bill details procedures for handling surrendered newborns, including immediate transfer to hospitals, parental notification, and the initiation of custody hearings. It also outlines the responsibilities of emergency service providers, hospitals, and child placing agencies in these situations.

Michigan HB4067 modifies the safe delivery of newborns law to allow parents to surrender newborns to safety devices and outlines procedures for.

Michigan HB4067 amends the safe delivery of newborns law to introduce the concept of a "newborn safety device," allowing parents to surrender newborns anonymously. It mandates that these devices be securely locked and monitored, with emergency service providers required to inspect them monthly. The bill details procedures for handling surrendered newborns, including immediate transfer to hospitals, parental notification, and the initiation of custody hearings. It also outlines the responsibilities of emergency service providers, hospitals, and child placing agencies in these situations.