The bill establishes a temporary grant program administered by the Department of Family Services to provide funding for safe haven providers to purchase "newborn safety devices." These devices are defined as installations at safe haven facilities that allow for the safe placement of newborns and alert personnel when a newborn is placed inside. Each safe haven provider is eligible to receive one grant and one device, with the application process managed by the Department of Family Services. The program is set to terminate on June 30, 2025, with a deadline for applications by March 1, 2025.
Additionally, the bill appropriates $300,000 from the general fund to support the implementation of this program, with specific guidelines on the use of these funds. The appropriation is designated for the purchase of newborn safety devices, allowing for a small percentage to cover administrative costs. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2024, with certain sections becoming effective immediately upon the bill's passage.