SB243Introduced in the Senate
The age at which an infant is covered under the safe haven law.
Introduced by Rob Hutton, District 5
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act to amend 48.195 (1m) (a) (intro.), 48.355 (2d) (b) 5. and 48.415 (1m) of the statutes; Relating to: the age at which an infant is covered under the safe haven law.
Where it stands
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
March 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
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Bill history
Introduced
Read first time and referred to Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families
Representative Kurtz added as a cosponsor
Senator Marklein added as a coauthor
Senate Amendment 1 offered by Senator Hutton
Public hearing held
Executive action taken
Report adoption of Senate Amendment 1 recommended by Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families, Ayes 5, Noes 0
Report passage as amended recommended by Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families, Ayes 5, Noes 0
Available for scheduling
Placed on calendar 2-11-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
Laid on table
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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