The bill establishes a grant program aimed at the installation and maintenance of newborn safety devices, managed by the Department of Public Health and Human Services. It allows for competitive grants to be awarded to eligible fire departments, hospitals, and law enforcement agencies, with a maximum award of $20,000 per applicant. The department is tasked with creating rules for the program, including application processes and evaluation criteria, and is required to report on the program's status and results to the interim committee by September 30, 2027.
Additionally, the bill appropriates $160,000 from the general fund for the biennium starting July 1, 2025, specifically for the purposes outlined in the grant program. Any unspent funds by June 30, 2027, will revert to the general fund. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and will terminate on June 30, 2027.