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H199Introduced in the House

To amend the safe haven law to extend the timeframe for voluntary placement of newborns

IntroducedHouse Ways and Means

Introduced by Jennifer Balinsky Armini, District 08-ESS

What does this bill do?

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Official description

For legislation to amend the safe haven law to extend the timeframe for voluntary placement of newborns. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Where it stands

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

February 5, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1

  4. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

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