Overview of Wyoming law, statistics, legislation, and news stories related to Safe Haven Baby Boxes.
Law
- No law has been enacted to authorize installation of baby boxes in Wyoming.
Legislation
2024
- HB155: Wyoming has no SHBB law, but this bill authorizes the state to create a temporary grant program of $300,000 in taxpayer money for safe haven locations to “purchase” and mange a SHBB. Only one grant will be available for each location. Sponsors of the bill don’t seem to know that baby boxes are leased for 5 years, not purchased. The bill contains no standards for box construction, safety, or operation. Wyoming is a Dillon’s Law state and we will look in to how this impacts the bill. Fiscal note: $300,000 (location grants)