HB 1607 (2024)
Allow "Safe Haven Baby Boxes" to surrender babies up to 61 days old
Summary:
Allows "Safe Haven Baby Boxes" at hospitals, police stations, and fire departments. These boxes would allow a parent to surrender a child up to 61 days old. At the time of this bill's introduction, state law allows a parent to surrender a child up to 7 days old.
Bill Became Law?:
Yes
Status:
Status Detail:
Signed by Governor
Public Hearing Date:
04/30/2024 02:00 pm
Public Hearing Location:
SH Room 100
House Voting Date:
03/28/2024
Senate Voting Date:
05/22/2024
Want hearing dates, vote records or the full bill text? See more on the Statehouse website
https://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/billinfo.aspx?id=1486&inflect=2
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