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TX HB4336

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Cook

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 262.302(a) of the Texas Family Code to clarify that designated emergency infant care providers may take possession of a child 60 days old or younger without a court order

  • Explicitly includes surrendering a child to a hospital employee immediately after giving birth as a valid method of voluntary delivery under the Safe Haven law

  • Requires that the parent did not express an intent to return for the child for the emergency possession provision to apply

  • Effective date is September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the emergency possession of a newborn by employees of a hospital.

Health

Last Action

Placed on General State Calendar

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Human Services4/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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