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MO HB3251
Bill
Status
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sherri Gallick
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Requires infants delivered to newborn safety incubators at non-hospital locations to be immediately transported to the nearest licensed hospital for care
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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