House Bill 447

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Last Action 03/26/20: to Health & Welfare (S)
Title AN ACT relating to abandoned infants.
Bill Documents Current/Final
Introduced
Bill Request Number 1623
Sponsors N. Tate, M. Dossett, S. Heavrin, K. King
Summary of Original Version Amend KRS 405.075 to define and allow the use of a "newborn safety device" related to the anonymous surrendering of a newborn infant in the Commonwealth.
Index Headings of Original Version Emergency Medical Services - Newborn safety device, permitting
Health and Medical Services - Newborn safety device, permitting
Hospitals and Nursing Homes - Newborn safety device, permitting
Parental Rights - Newborn safety device, permitting
Children and Minors - Newborn safety device, permitting
Jump to Proposed Amendments House Committee Substitute 1
Votes Vote History

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02/19/20
  • introduced in House
02/21/20
  • to Health and Family Services (H)
03/10/20
  • posted in committee
03/12/20
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
03/17/20
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
03/18/20
  • posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 19, 2020
03/19/20
  • 3rd reading, passed 83-1 with Committee Substitute (1)
  • received in Senate
03/26/20
  • to Health & Welfare (S)

Proposed Amendments

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Amendment House Committee Substitute 1
Summary Retain original provisions; create clarifying language to amend the new proposed definition of "newborn safety device" in KRS 405.075 to specify that a staffed police station, staffed fire station, or a staffed hospital can choose to participate in having a newborn safety device; make technical correction.
Index Headings Emergency Medical Services - Newborn safety device, permitting
Health and Medical Services - Newborn safety device, permitting
Hospitals and Nursing Homes - Newborn safety device, permitting
Parental Rights - Newborn safety device, permitting
Children and Minors - Newborn safety device, permitting
Technical Corrections - HB 447

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