Relating to placement of custody of a newborn infant under the newborn safe haven Act

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 6, 2023
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 7, 2023
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 23, 2023
4. –
   Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 474
5. Next: Senate committee
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 474 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 474 What’s a funnel?

Amendments · 5

3 adopted · 1 failed · 1 never voted on. Newest first.

• H-1255 · filed April 18, 2023 by

  AI summary This amendment requires employees of adoption agencies who respond to a newborn being left under the safe haven law to be trained and certified in CPR and first aid. It also changes the wording to include adoption service providers alongside hospitals and first responders in certain parts of the law. Its wording →
  Never voted on
• S-3144 · filed April 17, 2023 by Sen. Janet Petersen (D)

  AI summary This amendment requires the department of human services to take custody of a newborn infant and request a court order to transfer custody to the department. It also requires the department to notify the juvenile court and county attorney and mandates that the county attorney file petitions to address the child's needs and terminate parental rights. Finally, it removes the mention of the involvement of adoption service providers from a specific part of the bill. Its wording →
  Failed
  April 17, 2023
• S-3130 · filed April 17, 2023 by Sen. David D. Rowley (R)

  AI summary This amendment requires employees of adoption agencies who respond to a newborn surrender to be trained and certified in CPR and first aid for infants and adults. It also adds the adoption service provider to the list of entities that can receive a newborn under the law. Its wording →
  Adopted
  April 17, 2023
• H-1158 · filed March 22, 2023 by

  AI summary This amendment changes several parts of the bill to shift responsibilities from the state department to the adoption service provider. It also adds a requirement that the adoption service provider must notify the department in writing within twenty-four hours of taking custody of a newborn. Its wording →
  Adopted
  March 22, 2023
• H-1154 · filed March 21, 2023 by

  AI summary This amendment changes several parts of the bill to shift certain responsibilities and actions from the state department to the adoption service provider. It also updates the wording regarding how an ex parte order is requested and how the department is notified when a newborn is taken into custody. Its wording →
  Adopted
  March 22, 2023