Amends South Carolina law to allow safe havens to use newborn safety devices and outlines procedures for safe havens.
The bill amends South Carolina law to allow safe havens to use newborn safety devices, which are padded and climate-controlled receptacles. Safe havens must be staffed 24/7 and must be in conspicuous areas. Safe havens include hospitals, law enforcement agencies, fire stations, emergency medical services stations, and staffed houses of worship. The bill outlines procedures for safe havens, including immunity from liability for safe havens and health care professionals, and confidentiality of information provided by the person leaving the infant.
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