by Overview of West Virginia law, statistics, legislation, and news stories related to Safe Haven Baby Boxes in the state.
Law
No law has been enacted to authorize installation of baby boxes in West Virginia.
In November 2022 SHB B Inc announced that a baby box will be placed in West Virginia in the early part of 2023, but offered no other information. We are investigating.
West Virginia Statistics
No baby boxes have been installed in West Virginia.
Legislation
2020
- HB4793 – Amends state’s Safe Haven Law to authorize use of newborn safety devices. Sine die.
Hearings/Testimony/Letters
None to date.
News and Commentary
- “Baby Box” locations would debut under West Virginia bill, Tarentum Tribune, February 22. 2023
- West Virginia HB3559 Baby Box Bill Keeps that Train Rollin’ All Night Long, SSHBBN, February 27, 2023
- “Baby Boxes” West Virginia lawmakers should consider this option, Parkersburg News-Sentinel, February 28, 2023
Updated: March 4,2023
