by Overview of Missouri law, statistics, legislation, and news stories related to Safe Haven Baby Boxes in the state.
Law
Missouri Statistics
No baby boxes have been installed in Missouri.
Legislation
2021
- HB432 – Amends the Missouri Safe Place for Newborns Act of 2002 to authorize installation of “newborn safety incubators.” Enacted into law and effective August 28, 2021.
- HB76 – Amends state Safe Haven Law to authorize use of newborn safety device at hospitals, fire stations, maternity homes, and “pregnancy resource centers. ” House 151-0-2; sent to Senate. Sine Die.
2020 (link not available)
- Amends state’s Safe Haven Law to authorize use of newborn safe devices. Sine Die
2016 (link not available)
- HB 1224: Amends state’s Safe Haven Law to authorize use of newborn safety devices.Sine Die
Hearings/Testimonies/Letters
None to date.
News and Commentary
2021
- Proposal seeks to change Safe Place for Newborns Law in Missouri, KY3-TV, March 10, 2021
2020
- Among the legislation proposed this year was Murphy’s idea for “baby boxes,” South St. Louis County Call, May 19, 2020
- More good news out of Missouri . . . Baby Box bill dies, Daily Bastardette, May 23, 2020
