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Introduced
01/17/2023
01/17/2023
In Committee
04/27/2023
04/27/2023
Crossed Over
03/27/2023
03/27/2023
Passed
05/01/2023
05/01/2023
Dead
06/25/2023
06/25/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
Extends safe surrender period for anonymously leaving infant at authorized facility to 60 days from infant's date of birth. Extends safe surrender period for anonymously leaving infant at authorized facility to 60 days from infant's date of birth. Directs Department of Human Services] authorized facility to post and maintain signs informing public of authorized facilities and safe surrender provisions. Appropriates moneys to department for purpose of designing and posting signs.] Directs Department of Human Services to design signs that must be posted.
AI Summary
This bill extends the safe surrender period for anonymously leaving an infant at an authorized facility from 30 days to 60 days after the infant's birth. It directs the Department of Human Services (DHS) to design and post signs at authorized facilities, such as hospitals, birthing centers, and police or fire stations, informing the public about the authorized facilities and the safe surrender provisions. The bill also appropriates monies to DHS for the purpose of designing and posting these informational signs.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Jami Cate (R)*,
Shelly Boshart Davis (R),
Ed Diehl (R),
James Hieb (R),
Bobby Levy (R),
Mark Owens (R),
Last Action
Vote explanation(s) filed by Anderson, Bonham, Boquist, Findley, Hansell, Knopp, Linthicum, Robinson, Smith DB, Thatcher, Weber. (on 05/01/2023)
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