by An overview of Louisiana law, statistics, legislation, and news stories related to Safe Haven Baby Boxes in the state.
Law
Louisiana Statistics
Baby Boxes: 0
Cases: 0
Legislation
2021
- HB219 – Amends the state’s Safe Haven law to include the use of newborn safety devices. Passed. Signed by Governor June 21, 2021. Effective: August 1, 2021
2020
- HB172 – Amends the state’s Safe Haven law to authorize the use of newborn safety devices. Since Die
2019
- HB 108 – Authorizes the state’s Safe Haven law to authorize the use of newborn safety devices. Sine Die
Hearings/Testimony/Letters
- The Truth about Baby Boxes; HB218 is Not Good for Children. Louisiana Partnership for Children and Families, Spring 2021
- Video: Oral testimony before the Louisiana Senate Health and Welfare Committee, June 2, 2021, (Marker: 9:50)
News and Commentary
- Louisiana Senate passes five pro-life bills to save babies from abortions, Life News, June 9, 2021
- Legislative Session 2021, Louisiana Right to Life Progress Report, June nd, 2021
- Louisiana “abortion pill reversal,” baby surrender and new reporting requirements goes to Gov. John Bel Edwards, Tampa Dispatch, June 11, 2021
