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IN SCR0021

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

1/30/2020

Primary Sponsor

Travis Holdman

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Indiana General Assembly adopted legislation in 2017 and 2018 allowing Safe Haven Baby Boxes to be installed at staffed fire stations and hospitals throughout the state.

  • Five babies have been safely relinquished in the boxes since installation, and over 5,000 mothers in crisis have been connected to services through the affiliated hotline.

  • 21 Safe Haven Baby Boxes are currently installed across Indiana cities and towns, with more being added each year.

  • Resolution encourages further education about the availability and use of Safe Haven Baby Boxes to promote safe surrender of newborns in accordance with Indiana law.

  • Secretary of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of the resolution to Monica Kelsey, Founder of Safe Haven Baby Boxes, Inc.

Legislative Description

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION encouraging education and the use of Safe Haven Baby Boxes in Indiana.

Last Action

Returned to the Senate

1/30/2020

Full Bill Text

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