New Jersey Assembly Bill 4157: Requires newly constructed police stations, fire stations, and hospitals to provide newborn safety device; allows affirmative defense to prosecution for abandonment if parent leaves child in device.

New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session

What it does

Requires newly constructed police stations, fire stations, and hospitals to provide newborn safety device; allows affirmative defense to prosecution for abandonment if parent leaves child in device.

Latest action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee (2026-02-19)

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