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FL S0870
Bill
Status
Failed
5/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "newborn infant" for safe surrender purposes from approximately 7 days old or younger to approximately 30 days old or younger
- Establishes "newborn infant safety devices" — temperature-controlled, ventilated, wall-installed devices at hospitals, EMS stations, and fire stations with dual alarm systems and 24-hour surveillance that allow anonymous placement of newborn infants
- Requires facilities using newborn infant safety devices to monitor the device via surveillance 24 hours per day, physically check it at least twice daily, and test the alarm system at least weekly
- Allows a parent to surrender a newborn infant by calling 911 to request an emergency medical services provider meet them at a specified location, provided the parent stays with the infant until the provider arrives
- Permits a parent to surrender a newborn infant by leaving the child with medical staff or a licensed health care professional after hospital delivery, provided the parent notifies staff of the voluntary surrender and intent not to return
Legislative Description
Surrendered Newborn Infants
Last Action
Died in Rules
5/5/2023
Committee Referrals
Rules3/23/2023
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs3/7/2023
Full Bill Text
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