SB1161Introduced in the Senate
Children: protection; safe delivery of newborns law; modify definition of newborn and allow surrender to a newborn safety device. Amends secs. 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 17 & 20, ch. XII of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712.1 et seq.) & adds sec. 3a to ch. XII.
Introduced by John Damoose, District 37
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Children: protection; safe delivery of newborns law; modify definition of newborn and allow surrender to a newborn safety device. Amends secs. 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 17 & 20, ch. XII of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712.1 et seq.) & adds sec. 3a to ch. XII.
Where it stands
Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety
September 10, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced By Senator John Damoose
Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety
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