The bill amends existing laws regarding the surrender of infants and the civil history standards for individuals seeking licenses or certifications from the Department of Health and the Department of Family and Community Services. Key changes include provisions that exempt biological or adoptive parents, guardians, or custodians from being denied a license or certification if the only basis for a child-in-need-of-aid petition was the child's surrender in accordance with specific regulations. Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of individuals and authorized facilities receiving surrendered infants, including the requirement to notify the department and provide care for the infant.

Furthermore, the bill establishes detailed requirements for infant safety devices, including their location, climate control, signage, and emergency response systems. It mandates that these devices be inspected regularly and provides for training of emergency service providers on the surrender process. The bill also stipulates that if an abandoned infant is identified as an Indian child, the relevant tribe must be contacted immediately. The effective date for the implementation of this act is set for July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
SB0009A, AM SB 9, introduced 01/10/2025: 47.10.013, 11.81.500, 25.20.030, 47.10.120, 47.32.900
SB0009B, AM CSSB 9(HSS), introduced 03/14/2025: 47.10.013, 11.81.500, 25.20.030, 47.10.120, 47.32.900, 47.07.900, 17.30.200
SB0009C, AM CSSB 9(JUD), introduced 05/13/2025: 47.10.013, 11.81.500, 25.20.030, 47.10.120, 47.32.900, 47.07.900, 17.30.200
SB0009D, AM HCS CSSB 9(JUD), introduced 04/27/2026: 47.05.325, 47.10.011, 47.10.013, 47.05.330, 11.81.500, 25.20.030, 47.10.120, 47.32.900, 47.07.900, 17.30.200
SB0009Z, AM Enrolled SB 9, introduced 05/19/2026: 47.05.325, 47.10.011, 47.10.013, 47.05.330, 11.81.500, 25.20.030, 47.10.120, 47.32.900, 47.07.900, 17.30.200