HB 4069
Children: protection; reference in Michigan penal code to surrender of a newborn under the newborn safe delivery law; revise. Amends sec. 135 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.135). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4067'25
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Bill overview
This bill modifies Michigan’s penal code to clarify the legal status of newborns surrendered to emergency services. Specifically, it establishes that a person who surrenders a newborn under the state’s Safe Delivery of Newborns Law is not automatically considered guilty of a felony, provided the child is less than 72 hours old and surrendered to a designated provider. The bill also defines key terms related to newborn safety and clarifies exceptions for specific situations, such as those involving the Born Alive Infant Protection Act.
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Douglas Wozniak
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