HB3251

Provides certain immunity to a political subdivision that operates a newborn safety incubator or accepts physical custody of a child placed in a newborn safety incubator

Introduced·2/10/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB3251 provides immunity to political subdivisions operating newborn safety incubators and those accepting custody of relinquished infants.

Missouri HB3251 establishes immunity for political subdivisions operating newborn safety incubators and those accepting custody of infants relinquished by parents. The bill ensures that such entities are protected from civil, criminal, and administrative liability for accepting custody of a child in good faith, provided no negligent or intentional acts occur post-acceptance. It also mandates the creation of the Safe Place for Newborns Fund to support the installation of newborn safety incubators.

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Where it stands

Current
Emerging Issues Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Feb 11

House

Read Second Time (H)

Feb 10

House

Introduced and Read First Time (H)