by Overview of South Carolina 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 South Carolina.
South Carolina Statistics
No baby boxes have been installed in South Carolina.
Legislation
2024
- HB4787: Amends the current safe haven law to include the use of Safe Haven Baby Boxes/newborn safety devices; adds 911 pick-up service to traditional SH laws. Contains no ICWA-type protections.
Hearings/Testimony/Letters
None to date.
News & Commentary
2022
- Safe Haven Baby Boxes Offer No Shame, No Blame, and No Names, The Catholic Miscellany, April 2022
