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SC H4696

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Mccravy

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum age for infants who may be legally left at a safe haven from 60 days old to one year old

  • Maintains criminal prosecution immunity for parents (or those acting at a parent's direction) who leave an infant at a safe haven, provided the child is placed in the physical custody of a staff member

  • Defines safe havens as hospitals, hospital outpatient facilities, law enforcement agencies, fire stations, emergency medical services stations, or staffed houses of worship during staffed hours

  • Takes effect upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Infant Save Haven Placement

Last Action

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: White

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/16/2025

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