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HB25-1257

Relinquishment of Child in Newborn Safety Device

Concerning matters related to the relinquishment of a child, and, in connection therewith, allowing the use of a newborn safety device, raising the age of the child for voluntary relinquishment, and requiring counseling prior to reunification of a parent and a child.
Session:
2025 Regular Session
Subjects:
Children & Domestic Matters
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
General Assembly
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 60 days 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.

Under current law, parents can voluntarily relinquish their child if the child is less than 72 hours old. The bill allows voluntary relinquishment up to 60 days.

The bill makes conforming amendments.


(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Status

Introduced
Lost

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Sponsors

Sponsor Type Legislators
Prime Sponsor

Rep. R. Keltie
Sen. J. Rich

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The effective date for bills enacted without a safety clause is August 6, 2025, if the General Assembly adjourns sine die on May 7, 2025 (unless otherwise specified). Details

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