HB26-1024
Raising Age of Voluntary Relinquishment of Child
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning raising the age of a child who may be voluntarily relinquished from seventy-two hours old to thirty days old or younger.
Bill Summary:
Under current law, a parent can voluntarily relinquish their child to a firefighter or hospital or community clinic emergency center staff member if the child is less than 72 hours old. The bill allows a parent to voluntarily relinquish their child if the child is 30 days old or younger.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
House
Health & Human Services
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