Overview of York law, statistics, legislation, and news stories related to Safe Haven Baby Boxes.
Law
- No law has been enacted to authorize installation of baby boxes in New York.
Legislation
See appropriate Legislative Year page for details on each bill.) 2025 is here; links to other years on that page.
2025
- SO7904: Amends New York’s Safe Haven law to authorize the installation of baby abandonment boxes at a facility staffed 24/7 including but not limited to hospitals, police stations, fire stations, and emergency medical service facilities. Held over to 2026
- AO8649: Companion bill. Held over to 2026
Hearings/Testimony/Letters
2025
News and Commentary
Updated June 14, 2025