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Introduced
01/26/2022
01/26/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO CHILDREN; ALLOWING PERSONS TO LEAVE INFANTS IN SAFETY DEVICES FOR THE SURRENDER OF INFANTS, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, WITHOUT CRIMINAL PROSECUTION FOR ABANDONMENT OR ABUSE OF A CHILD; ALLOWING THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF SAFETY DEVICES FOR THE SURRENDER OF INFANTS; PROVIDING LIMITED IMMUNITY FOR OPERATORS OF THOSE DEVICES; REQUIRING THE PUBLIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT TO PROMULGATE RULES; MAKING APPROPRIATIONS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
AI Summary
This bill allows persons to leave infants in "surrender safety devices" at certain staffed safe haven sites, such as hospitals, law enforcement agencies, fire stations, and daycare facilities, without being subject to criminal prosecution for abandonment or abuse of a child. The bill also requires the public education department to provide public education about the Safe Haven for Infants Act, including the locations of the surrender safety devices, and appropriates funds for this purpose and for the installation of the surrender safety devices. The bill also provides immunity from criminal and civil liability for the safe haven sites and their staff for accepting infants or operating the surrender safety devices.
Sponsors (26)
Greg Baca (R)*,
Craig Brandt (R)*,
Bill Burt (R)*,
Pete Campos (D),
Crystal Diamond Brantley (R),
David Gallegos (R),
Bobby Gonzales (D),
Ron Griggs (R),
Siah Hemphill (D),
Martin Hickey (D),
Stuart Ingle (R),
Leo Jaramillo (D),
Gay Kernan (R),
Brenda McKenna (D),
Mark Moores (R),
Steve Neville (R),
Jerry Ortiz y Pino (D),
Michael Padilla (D),
Cliff Pirtle (R),
Harold Pope (D),
Joshua Sanchez (R),
Gregg Schmedes (R),
Antoinette Sedillo Lopez (D),
Bill Sharer (R),
Liz Stefanics (D),
Pat Woods (R),
Last Action
Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 01/26/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=168&year=22 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/22%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0168.pdf |
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