by Overview of Pennsylvania law, statistics, legislation, and news stories related to Safe Haven Baby Boxes.
Law
- Title 23 PA CSA Domestic Relations, 6504.3
- The state has developed no regulations for the use of baby boxes, but at least two hospitals have designated areas where a baby may be left anonymously.
Pennsylvania Statistics
Baby Boxes: 1
Cases: 0
Legislation
2023
- SB257: Amends Pennsylvania State Haven law to include Urgent Care centers to traditional SH drop-off points; amends law to include under-staffed or unstaffed Urgent Care Centers to install baby boxes f 911 call system is in place.
2018
- PN2802 Authorizes a hospital, police station, or other entity employing or otherwise providing access to an emergency services provider to provide voluntarily an incubator for the care of a newborn. Signed by Governor: December 22, 2017. Effective date: December 22, 2017.
Hearings/Testimony/Letters
None to date.
News & Commentary
2023
- Safe Haven Baby Box unveiled in Lancaster General Hospital. Lancaster online,l January 4, 2023
- Senate passes Brooks’ bill to improve newborn safety, Meadville Tribune, April 26, 2023
2021
What’s Up with Pennsylvania? No Safe Haven Baby Boxes, Daily Bastardette, June 22, 2021
Updated May 1, 2023
