2003 Senate Bill 710 / Public Act 245

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Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 18, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Shirley Johnson (R-13)

To eliminate the Jan. 1, 2004 sunset date of the safe delivery of newborns law, which was intended to provide a means and an incentive for a mother (or father) who does not want a newborn to surrender it safely to a person on duty at a hospital, a police station, or fire station.

Referred to the Committee on Families and Human Services

Oct. 7, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 9, 2003

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 9, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services

Dec. 2, 2003

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 9, 2003

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To eliminate the Jan. 1, 2004 sunset date of the safe delivery of newborns law, which was intended to provide a means and an incentive for a mother (or father) who does not want a newborn to surrender it safely to a person on duty at a hospital, a police station, or fire station.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 23, 2003