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HF 425 - Amends the Newborn Safe Haven Act - Iowa Key Vote

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Title: Amends the Newborn Safe Haven Act

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends and modifies the previously established Newborn Safe Haven Act.

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  • Amends and modifies the previously established Newborn Safe Haven Act to authorize “newborn safety devices” throughout the state of Iowa at any emergency first response, fire, or law enforcement station (Sec. 1).

  • Defines “ newborn safety devices” (baby boxes) as a legalized climate-controlled anonymous baby abandonment receptacle where identity and heritage of the child is erased (Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the provisons of this bill shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 4).

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