An overview of Oregon law, statistics, legislation, and news stories related to Safe Haven Baby Boxes in the state.
Law
- No law authorizing installation of baby boxes
Legislation
See appropriate Legislative Year page for details on each bill.) 2025 is here; links to other years on that page.
2025
- HB2901 Amends the Oregon Safe Haven law to authorze the use of “newborn safety devices located at hospitals, doctor’s offices, birthing clinic, police stations, and fire station staffed 24/7 an agent, employee, physician, or other medical professional.
2021
- HB2643 Amends state’s Safe Haven Law to authorize the use of newborn safety devices with an agent, employee, physician, or other medical professional located at authorized Safe Haven drop-off points. Sine Die
Hearings/Testimony/Letters
None to date.