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Eagle Country 99.3 By State Rep. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg), news release
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(Indianapolis, Ind.) - The Indiana House of Representatives Tuesday voted unanimously in support of State Rep. Randy Frye s (R-Greensburg) legislation that would make it easier for communities across the state to install Safe Haven Baby Boxes.
Indiana s Safe Haven Law enables a parent to surrender an infant fewer than 30 days old to any hospital emergency room, fire station, police station or Safe Haven Baby Box within the state without fear of prosecution. This bill will help save the lives of newborn babies and serves as a last resort for a parent in crisis,” Frye said. “Indiana continues to be a national leader when it comes to protecting our most vulnerable. While we hope it’s never used, this is a safe, anonymous choice for distraught parents or caregivers to leave a newborn in the care of emergency responders.
State legislators to vote on baby box bill
Right now, Indiana has 51 Safe Haven Baby Boxes statewide. Five babies were surrendered in them in 2020. Author: WTHR.com staff Updated: 9:36 AM EST February 3, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS A bill that would help increase the number of Safe Haven Baby Boxes across the state passed the House and goes to the Senate for a vote.
The bill by Rep. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) would make it easier for communities to install baby boxes. Indiana s Safe Haven Law allows a parent to surrender an infant younger than 30 days old. A parent can surrender the baby to any hospital emergency room, fire station, police station or Safe Haven Baby Box in the state without fear of prosecution.
Eagle Country 99.3 By Travis Thayer
Safe Haven Baby Box located at the Lawrenceburg Fire Department. Photo by Travis Thayer, Eagle Country 99.3.
(Indianapolis, Ind.) – Indiana currently has 51 Safe Haven Baby Boxes statewide.
That number could see a significant increase if new legislation is passed into law.
State Rep. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) has authored House Bill 1032, which would help increase the number of Safe Haven Baby Boxes across the state.
The House Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety voted unanimously on Thursday in support of Frye’s legislation.
Frye says his bill would make it easier for communities to install baby boxes. The bill would allow communities to install a baby box at a volunteer fire station located in a municipality with a full-time police department. The bill would also allow counties with professional emergency medical service providers with a 24/7 staffed facility to install boxes.
Eagle Country 99.3 By State Rep. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg), news release House standing committees will meet throughout the legislative session, which is scheduled to kick off on Jan. 4.
(Indianapolis, Ind.) - State Rep. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) was recently reappointed to serve as the chair of the House Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee.
Frye will also again serve on the House Roads and Transportation Committee and the House Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee.
“As a former firefighter with more than 20 years on the job, I know the important role public safety officers play in our community,” Frye said. “I plan to use my experience to continue to improve the lives of these men and women who have made countless sacrifices for all Hoosiers.”