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FL S0790
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/7/2023
Primary Sponsor
Clay Yarborough
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AI Summary
- Increases the age threshold for surrendering an infant under Florida's safe haven law from 7 days old to 30 days old
- Changes terminology throughout Florida statutes from "newborn infant" to "infant" to reflect the expanded age range
- Allows a parent to surrender an infant to medical staff or a licensed health care professional at the hospital where the infant was delivered, upon notifying staff of the voluntary surrender and intent not to return
- Creates a new option for parents unable to reach a hospital, fire station, or EMS station to call 911 and request an emergency medical services provider meet them at a specified location, with the requirement that the parent stay with the infant until the provider arrives
- Maintains existing protections including parental anonymity, immunity from criminal investigation (absent signs of abuse or neglect), and the right to reclaim the infant before a court enters a judgment terminating parental rights, with an effective date of July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Surrendered Infants
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 775
2/21/2024
Committee Referrals
Rules1/30/2024
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs1/16/2024
Full Bill Text
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