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.
Alabama Statistics
To date, no baby boxes have been installed in Alabama.
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