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MO HB3251

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sherri Gallick

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends civil, criminal, and administrative immunity to political subdivisions that operate newborn safety incubators or accept physical custody of children placed in them, provided they act in good faith

  • Adds newborn safety incubators as an approved location where parents can safely relinquish infants up to 90 days old without prosecution for abandonment-related offenses

  • Creates the "Safe Place for Newborns Fund" in the state treasury to fund installation of newborn safety incubators, with the state providing matching funds of up to $10,000 per incubator installed

  • Requires infants delivered to newborn safety incubators at non-hospital locations to be immediately transported to the nearest licensed hospital for care

  • Authorizes the Director of the Department of Health and Senior Services to promulgate rules governing specifications, installation, maintenance, and oversight of newborn safety incubators

Legislative Description

Provides certain immunity to a political subdivision that operates a newborn safety incubator or accepts physical custody of a child placed in a newborn safety incubator

Last Action

Read Second Time (H)

2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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