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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
10/05/2015
10/05/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to add 911 emergency responders to the list of locations for a safe surrender under the baby safe haven law. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing "baby safe haven law," which allows parents to safely surrender newborns without facing criminal charges. Specifically, it expands the list of safe surrender locations to include emergency responders contacted through a 911 call, and also allows for surrender at an agreed-upon location following such a call, in addition to existing options like hospitals, police departments, and manned fire stations. The bill also makes a technical correction to ensure the word "and" is used correctly in relation to these surrender options and redefines "designated facility" to encompass these expanded safe surrender points.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Shaunna O'Connell (R)*,
Leah Allen (R),
David DeCoste (R),
Robert Hedlund (R),
Kevin Kuros (R),
Richard Ross (R),
Last Action
Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 11/05/2015)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H108 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H108.pdf |
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