Ga. bill aims to offer a safe way for moms to give up babies
ATLANTA, Ga. - Earlier this week, Georgia representatives introduced a bill that would provide a safe place for newborns.
This legislation, HB350, would add newborn safety devices as an anonymous, safe, and legal option for surrender for parents in crisis.
This legislation ed through committee Wednesday.
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The bill will go to a floor vote before being ed on to the Senate.
Safe Haven laws vary in each state.
In Georgia, infants are able to be surrendered up to 30 days after birth at any fire station, police station, or hospital.
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Georgia law says a mother or father can surrender a child and remain anonymous, but they must hand it to a staff member at these locations, all within 30 days of birth.
The time frame varies in each state.
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The bill discussed Wednesday would authorize the placement of newborn safety devices. These are temperature-controlled boxes that are installed in the side of firestations, where parents can remain completely anonymous.
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