Michigan SB1161 modifies the safe delivery of newborns law to include a definition of newborn and allows for surrender to a newborn safety device.

Michigan SB1161 modifies the safe delivery of newborns law by defining "newborn" as a child reasonably believed to be not more than 72 hours old. The bill allows parents to surrender newborns to emergency service providers or newborn safety devices. It outlines procedures for emergency service providers to follow when accepting newborns, including immediate transfer to a hospital and notification of the Department of Health and Human Services. The bill also specifies the responsibilities of child placing agencies and courts in handling custody petitions and terminating parental rights.

Michigan SB1161 modifies the safe delivery of newborns law to include a definition of newborn and allows for surrender to a newborn safety device.

Michigan SB1161 modifies the safe delivery of newborns law by defining "newborn" as a child reasonably believed to be not more than 72 hours old. The bill allows parents to surrender newborns to emergency service providers or newborn safety devices. It outlines procedures for emergency service providers to follow when accepting newborns, including immediate transfer to a hospital and notification of the Department of Health and Human Services. The bill also specifies the responsibilities of child placing agencies and courts in handling custody petitions and terminating parental rights.