Alabama

Overview of Alabama law, statistics, legislation, and news stories related to Safe Haven Baby Boxes in the state.

Law

• None
• Alabama is a Dillon’s Rule state. As of this writing, Oxford, Alabama plans to open a SHBB without an amendment to the state’s Safe Haven law.

Legislation

• None

Hearings/Testimony/Letters

News & Commentary

2023

• Proposed Alabama bill wants to make it safer to surrender newborns, WHNT-TV, April 19, 2023
• Bill expands “Safe Havem” law’ 10 “baby boxes” planned for college towns, Anniston Star, May 24,2023
• Bill to bring Safe Haven Baby Boxes to Alabama passes House, continues to Senate, WBRC-TV,May 24, 2023

2022

• City of Oxford working to get Safe Haven Baby Box, WBRC News Radio, January 11, 2022

2021

• Baby Box plan would help save newborn lives, Anniston Star, December 22, 2021

Updates: May 27, 2023