Provide for the use of newborn safety devices and procedures relating to surrendered newborn infants

Summary

The bill would let hospitals and fire stations install specially designed, temperature‑controlled devices where a parent could anonymously leave a newborn up to 90 days old. It sets standards for the devices, requires daily inspections, and gives the Department of Health and Human Services authority to develop procedures and public‑information programs. It also protects anyone who surrenders a baby from criminal prosecution.

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