An Act relating to the surrender of infants; relating to civil history; and providing for an effective date.

Summary

SB 9 changes Alaska law so a parent who cannot be prosecuted for a newborn can abandon the child safely by leaving the infant with certain officials, health workers, fire/EMS volunteers, or in an approved infant safety device. The parent’s legal duty to support the child ends, and the receiving party must care for the infant, inform the parent of options, and notify the Department of Health. Facilities that receive surrendered infants are shielded from civil liability, and safety devices must meet specific visibility and emergency‑call requirements.

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