Child protection: safe surrender.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill lets designated safe‑surrender locations install a climate‑controlled, dual‑alarm infant safety device where parents can anonymously leave babies up to 72 hours old. It shields those parents from abandonment prosecution, requires regular device checks, medical screening, and rapid reporting to child‑protective services, while limiting liability for sites and volunteers.

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Hearings

• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Apr 14, 2026
• Public Safety
  Public Safety · Apr 14, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Apr 7, 2026
• Public Safety
  Public Safety · Apr 7, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Mar 24, 2026

History

1. Apr 14, 2026In committee: Set, final hearing. Testimony taken.
2. Apr 7, 2026In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
3. Mar 24, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
4. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Coms. on PUB. S. and JUD.
5. Feb 19, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
6. Feb 18, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Johnson · sponsor

Bill text

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