HB3261

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 HB3261 provides immunity to political subdivisions and certain individuals for accepting custody of newborns placed in safety incubators.

Missouri HB3261 establishes immunity for political subdivisions and specific individuals who accept physical custody of a newborn placed in a safety incubator. The bill outlines procedures for the voluntary relinquishment of a child up to ninety days old, ensuring the child's safety and the nonrelinquishing parent's rights. It creates the "Safe Place for Newborns Fund" for installing safety incubators and mandates state matching funds.

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Emerging Issues Committee
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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Feb 11

House

Read Second Time (H)

Feb 10

House

Introduced and Read First Time (H)