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:2
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. Passed. Effective July 1, 2023
Hearings/Testimony/Letters
- Call to Action HF425, April 24, 2023
- Bastard Nation Letter of Opposition to HF425, April 24, 2023
News &Commentary
2024
- Safe Haven Baby Box coming to Savannah, St. Joseph News-Press, October 5, 2024
- Iowa’s second “baby box opens in Des Moines. Here’s how it works, Des Moines Register, October 8, 2024
- Central Iowa has state’s second Safe Haven Baby Box, RadioIowa, October 10, 2024
- The story behind Des Moines’ new Safe Haven Baby Box, Pregnancy Help News, October 30, 2024
- What is Iowa HHS Talking About? HHS Safe Haven Stats Don’t Match HSS Stat Claim. SSHBBN!, December 6, 2024
2023
- A Safe Haven: Fort Dodge to have first “baby box” in Iowa, Fort Dodge Messenger, May 19, 2023
- Governor signs Baby Box” bill, Fort Dodge Messenger June 2, 2023
- Behind the scenes preview of Fort Dodge Safe Haven baby box, WHO-TV, September 27, 2023
- First Safe Haven Baby Box in the state installed in Fort Dodge, KCII-TV, October 10, 2023
- A “blessing” for Fort Dodge,Fort Dodge Messenger, October 15, 2023
- Safe Haven Baby Box is a product of vision, volunteer effort, Fort Dodge Messenger, October 15, 2023
Updated December 6, 2024
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