H139

Baby Boxes/Newborn Safety Device

Chamber Passed·5/5/25

Allows infants to be safely surrendered at certain facilities using a newborn safety device.

This bill allows infants to be surrendered at specific facilities using a newborn safety device. Qualified individuals, including health care providers, first responders, and social services workers, can take temporary custody of an infant left in such a device. The device must have a dual alarm system. The bill specifies locations where these devices can be installed, such as hospitals and emergency facilities. The act becomes effective October 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 75–33 · May 5, 2025
Current
Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Second Reading

75 Yea

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33 Nay

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12 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 30, 2025

2:00 PM

Judiciary Hearing

Apr 30, 2025

4:00 PM

Convened at 9:30 a.m. Session Reconvenes Hearing

History

May 5, 2025

Senate

Regular Message Received From House

May 5, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

May 5, 2025

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate