New Jersey A4157 mandates newborn safety devices in new police stations, fire stations, and hospitals, allowing parents to avoid abandonment charges.

New Jersey A4157 requires newly constructed police stations, fire stations, and hospitals to install newborn safety devices. These devices are secure compartments with alarms for safely placing newborns. The bill allows parents to avoid abandonment charges if they leave their infants in these devices. The Commissioner of Community Affairs will set rules for these devices, including which other facilities can install them. The Division of Child Protection and Permanency will take custody of abandoned children, ensuring they are not reported missing.

New Jersey A4157 mandates newborn safety devices in new police stations, fire stations, and hospitals, allowing parents to avoid abandonment charges.

New Jersey A4157 requires newly constructed police stations, fire stations, and hospitals to install newborn safety devices. These devices are secure compartments with alarms for safely placing newborns. The bill allows parents to avoid abandonment charges if they leave their infants in these devices. The Commissioner of Community Affairs will set rules for these devices, including which other facilities can install them. The Division of Child Protection and Permanency will take custody of abandoned children, ensuring they are not reported missing.