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Introduced
01/24/2024
01/24/2024
In Committee
02/21/2024
02/21/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/08/2024
05/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill authorizes a fire station, hospital, or community clinic emergency center (authorized facility) to install a newborn safety device on its premises for parents who voluntarily relinquish their child who is hours old or younger. A newborn safety device must be installed in a conspicuous location at the authorized facility and be equipped with a dual alarm system. An authorized facility that installs a newborn safety device is responsible for the cost of the installation and maintenance, shall ensure the dual alarm system is functioning, and shall make information available to the relinquishing parent. The bill makes conforming amendments.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes fire stations, hospitals, and community clinic emergency centers (referred to as "authorized facilities") to install newborn safety devices on their premises. These devices allow parents to voluntarily relinquish their child who is 72 hours old or younger without a court order. The authorized facility is responsible for the cost and maintenance of the device, which must be equipped with a dual alarm system. The facility must also provide information to the relinquishing parent about reunification, counseling, and medical services. The bill also makes conforming amendments to existing laws related to child relinquishment and education requirements.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Senate Third Reading Laid Over to 05/09/2024 - No Amendments (on 02/28/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-083 |
| Fiscal Note FN2 | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2024A/bills/fn/2024a_sb083_f1.pdf |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2024A/bills/2024a_083_eng.pdf |
| Second Reading Amendment L.002 | https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/leg.colorado.gov/2024A/amendments/702DDCEA5875DD6A87258ACC005B7504/SB083_L.002.pdf |
| Senate Health & Human Services Amendment L.001 | https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/leg.colorado.gov/2024A/amendments/EB6FFABC9A2F5D7187258AC4007C40D1/SB083_L.001.pdf |
| Fiscal Note FN1 | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2024A/bills/fn/2024a_sb083_00.pdf |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2024A/bills/2024a_083_01.pdf |
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