Modifies the safe haven law to allow a parent to anonymously leave an infant in a newborn safety device.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Representative McIntire,, Reschke,, Levy B,, Cate,, Diehl, Representative Boice,, Bowman,, Dobson,, Elmer,, Gamba,, Grayber,, Helfrich,, Javadi,, Lewis,, Mannix,, Nelson,, Osborne,, Skarlatos,, Wright,, Yunker,, Senator Frederick,, Smith DB,, Taylor,, Thatcher,, Weber,
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In Senate Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

2025-06-27 Senate
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-04-17 Senate
Public Hearing held.
2025-03-03 Senate
Referred to Early Childhood and Behavioral Health.
2025-02-27 Senate
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
2025-02-25 House
Third reading. Carried by McIntire. Passed. Ayes, 50; Excused, 6--Evans, Grayber, McDonald, Nguyen H, Scharf, Smith G; Excused for Business of the House, 4--Diehl, Drazan, Osborne, Yunker.
2025-02-20 House
Second reading.
2025-02-19 House
Recommendation: Do pass.
2025-02-18 House
Work Session held.
2025-02-13 House
Work Session cancelled.
2025-01-30 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-01-17 House
Referred to Early Childhood and Human Services.
2025-01-13 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act allows a parent to leave a newborn in a safety device if the device meets certain standards. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.8).
Modifies the safe haven law to allow a parent to anonymously leave an infant in a newborn safety device. Allows an authorized facility to install a newborn safety device. Prescribes standards for newborn safety devices.
Relating to: Relating to newborn safety devices.
Current location: In Senate Committee