by Overview of Pennsylvania law, statistics, legislation, and news stories related to Safe Haven Baby Boxes.
Law
- Title 23 PA CSA Domestic Relations, 6504.3
- The state has developed no regulations for the use of baby boxes, but at least two hospitals have designated areas where a baby may be left anonymously.
Pennsylvania Statistics
Baby Boxes:2
Cases: 0
Legislation
2024
- SB257: carried-over to 2024.
2023
- SB257: Amends Pennsylvania State Haven law to include Urgent Care centers to traditional SH drop-off points; amends law to include under-staffed or unstaffed Urgent Care Centers to install baby boxes f 911 call system is in place. Pending.
2018
- PN2802 Authorizes a hospital, police station, or other entity employing or otherwise providing access to an emergency services provider to provide voluntarily an incubator for the care of a newborn. Signed by Governor: December 22, 2017. Effective date: December 22, 2017.
Hearings/Testimony/Letters
None to date.
News & Commentary
2024
- Penn Highlands State College Hospital Nears Opening, StateCollege.com, June 6, 2024
- “Safe haven” for newborns installed at Penn Highlands State College, WTAJ-TV, June 28, 2024
- Council approves agenda items, discusses baby ybox placement, Corry Journal, Jul 18, 24
- Chambersburg Borough Council meets tonight, Tri-State Alert, July 22, 2024
- Salt Church seeks donations to bring Safe Haven Baby Box to Corry, Corry Journal, August 24, 2024
- Fund Raising Begins Here for Safe Haven Baby Box, Fulton County News, October 4, 2024 (paywall)
- Community Invited to Penn Highlands Safe Haven Baby Box Blessing, GANTNews, October 27, 2024
2023
- Safe Haven Baby Box unveiled in Lancaster General Hospital. Lancaster online,l January 4, 2023
- Senate passes Brooks’ bill to improve newborn safety, Meadville Tribune, April 26, 2023
- Pastor Gernovich looks to install baby box, Corry Journal, November 17, 2023
2021
- What’s Up with Pennsylvania? No Safe Haven Baby Boxes, Daily Bastardette, June 22, 2021
Updated October 28, 2024
