Kentucky 24rs Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

HB 272 — AN ACT relating to abandoned infants.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill requires schools to post information about the Safe Haven Baby Boxes Crisis Line.

This legislation mandates that public schools display information related to the Safe Haven Baby Boxes Crisis Line. This aims to increase awareness and provide resources for individuals in crisis situations regarding abandoned infants.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families will have access to information about safe options for infants in crisis situations.

Summary

AN ACT relating to abandoned infants.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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Action History

  1. House Committee Substitute 1

  2. Retain original provisions; amend KRS 156.095 to require information on the Safe Haven Baby Boxes Crisis Line to be posted in public schools.

  3. Education, Elementary and Secondary - Safe Haven Baby Boxes Crisis line, public display in schools, requirement Health and Medical Services - Safe Haven Baby Boxes Crisis line, public display in schools, requirement Parental Rights - Safe Haven Baby Boxes Crisis line, public display in schools, requirement Public Buildings and Grounds - Safe Haven Baby Boxes Crisis line, public display in schools, requirement Public Safety - Safe Haven Baby Boxes Crisis line, public display in schools, requirement Children and Minors - Safe Haven Baby Boxes Crisis line, public display in schools, requirement

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 132 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (132)

132 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 272 do?
AN ACT relating to abandoned infants.
Who sponsors HB 272?
HB 272 is sponsored by Rachel Roarx (Democrat), Kimberly Poore Moser (Republican), Kim King (Republican), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democrat), Nancy Tate (Republican), and S. Rawlings.
What is the current status of HB 272?
This bill has been enacted into law. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 272?
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