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MO HB3261

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Ealy

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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 incubator" as a defined term (medical device maintaining optimal environment for newborn care) and expands safe surrender locations to include pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes

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

  • Maintains existing protections allowing parents to surrender infants up to 90 days old without prosecution for abandonment-related offenses, provided the child was not previously abused or neglected

  • Authorizes 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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