Overview of Iowa law, statistics, legislation, and news stories related to Safe Haven Baby Boxes.
Law
- Section 233.1 – 233.6 (baby box provisions effective July 1, 2023)
Iowa Statistics
Baby Boxes: 0
Cases: 0
New law enacted in 2023 is effective July 1, 2023.
Legislation
2023
- HF425 – Amends the Iowa Safe Haven law to allow a “newborn safety device” (baby box) to be installed at state-approved Safe Haven locations for the anonymous relinquishment of infants up to 90 days of age.
Hearings/Testimony/Letters

- Call to Action HF425, April 24, 2023
- Bastard Nation Letter of Opposition to HF425, April 24, 2023
News &Commentary
2023
- A Safe Haven: Fort Dodge to have first “baby box” in Iowa, Fort Dodge Messenger, May 19, 2023
- Governor signs Bbaby Box” bill, Fort Dodge Messenger June 2, 2023
Updated June 4, 2023
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