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
2025
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
- Submitted Online Testimony
- Joint Bastard Nation/Stop Safe haven Baby Boxes Now Emergency Action Alert: Keep Adoptee Rights Safe in Oregon. Stop Safe Haven Baby Boxes, January 28, 2025
- Oregon: Joint Bastard Nation/Stop Safe Haven Baby Boxes Now Testimony/Letter in Opposition to HB2901–Safe Haven Baby Box Bill, January 28, 2025
- VIDEO: Hearing, House Early Childhood and Human Services Committee, January 30, 2025
News and Commentary
Updated January 30, 2025