An overview of Idaho law, statistics, legislation, and news stories related to Safe Haven Baby Boxes in the state.
Law
- No specific law authorizing installation of baby boxes
Legislation
2024
- SB1272 Amends Idaho’s safe haven law to authorize the use of “newborn safety devices” at hospitals, fire stations, law enforcement agencies, and medical service providers that are open 24/7. Facilities required to cover all costs.Passed Effective Date July 1, 2024
News and Commentary
2024
- Bill to save Idaho babies’ lives by adding newborn safety boxes awaiting governor’s signature, Idaho State Journal, May 14, 2024
- Gov Litte signs Safe Haven Act amendment allowing baby boxes in Idaho, Idaho State Journal, March 21, 2024
- In Their Own Words Sen Julie VanOrden, Idaho Falls Register, April 20, 2024
- Idaho gets first Safe Haven Baby Box location, KIFI-TV, July 9, 2024
- “We’re making history in Idaho.” First Safe Haven Baby Box comes to Blackfoot, East Idaho News, July 10, 2024
- Safe Haven Baby Boxes founder Monica Kelsey speaks at Idaho’s first baby box in Blackfoot, Idaho State Journal, July 11,2024
A deceased infant, with placenta attached, was left in the Safe Haven Baby Box in Blackfoot, but the news was not released until October 28, 2024. The baby did NOT die in the box, but had been dead for several hours or even days. These links go to the initial breaking story. Dead newborn found in Safe Haven Baby Box in Blackfoot after “illegal” ‘ abandonment and Press Release, Deceased Infant Placed in Idaho Safe Haven Baby Box. A complete collection of news stories and other information on the case is on our Idaho SHBB Inc Cases page.
Updated: October 31 2024