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AlaskaSB 934th Legislature - Second Session (2026)SenateWALLET

SURRENDER OF INFANTS; INF. SAFETY DEVICE

Sponsored By: Robert Myers (Republican)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.

Safe infant surrender and parent relief

Beginning July 1, 2026, a parent may safely surrender an infant by handing the baby to listed workers or using an approved device at an authorized site. A parent who surrenders as allowed is immune from abandonment charges. If there is no sign the infant was physically injured before surrender, the parent’s legal duty to pay child support ends. People who receive a surrendered infant must care for the baby, tell the parent that identity and medical questions are optional, ask about giving up parental rights and contact the department, and notify the nearest department office right away. Those receivers are not civilly liable for damages tied to missing those specific duties.

New rules for infant safety devices

Beginning July 1, 2026, infant safety devices must be visible, climate‑controlled, and clearly labeled for babies under 21 days old. Signs must list in‑person surrender and 911 options, show 211 and other help, and include a QR code to state info. Devices must call 911 when opened, record 24/7 interior video for staff, and auto‑lock after placement. The maker inspects on install and yearly; facilities inspect monthly and log tests of alarms, cameras, climate, and locks. If a baby is left in a device, the facility must immediately tell the nearest offices of Health and Family and Community Services. If the baby is an Indian child, the department must immediately contact the child’s tribe. The department may train EMS, 911, hospitals, firefighters, police, and authorized‑facility staff. An authorized facility is a listed hospital, clinic, police or fire site that has a device on site.

Tighter civil checks for care licenses

Beginning July 1, 2026, the health and family departments set civil‑history standards for denying or not renewing health and human services licenses and certifications. They must list every database they check, including abuse and neglect findings, license actions, substantiated child‑abuse records, penalties, and similar records from other states. Rules may deny licenses for certain past findings. But the rules must not deny a license when the only basis in a child‑in‑need‑of‑aid case was a lawful safe surrender. These changes can affect who can work in licensed care roles.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Robert Myers

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. (H) REFERRED TO RULES

    4/27/2026House

  2. (H) FN7: ZERO(DFC)

    4/27/2026House

  3. (H) FN6: ZERO(DPS)

    4/27/2026House

  4. (H) FN5: ZERO(DOH)

    4/27/2026House

  5. (H) NR: EISCHEID, MINA, GRAY

    4/27/2026House

  6. (H) DP: VANCE, UNDERWOOD, COSTELLO

    4/27/2026House

  7. (H) TITLE CHANGE: HCR 14

    4/27/2026House

  8. (H) JUD RPT HCS(JUD) NEW TITLE 3DP 3NR

    4/27/2026House

  9. (H) Moved HCS CSSB 9(JUD) Out of Committee -- Delayed to 1:35 PM --

    4/24/2026House

  10. (H) JUDICIARY at 01:00 PM GRUENBERG 120

    4/24/2026House

  11. Audio/Video

    4/24/2026House

  12. (H) CROSS SPONSOR(S): TOMASZEWSKI

    4/21/2026House

  13. (H) Heard & Held -- Delayed to 2:00 pm --

    4/20/2026House

  14. (H) JUDICIARY at 01:00 PM GRUENBERG 120

    4/20/2026House

  15. Audio/Video

    4/20/2026House

  16. (H) <Bill Hearing Canceled>

    4/15/2026House

  17. (H) JUDICIARY at 01:00 PM GRUENBERG 120

    4/15/2026House

  18. (H) JUD

    4/1/2026House

  19. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

    4/1/2026House

  20. (S) VERSION: CSSB 9(JUD)

    3/31/2026Senate

  21. (S) TRANSMITTED TO (H)

    3/31/2026Senate

  22. (S) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) SAME AS PASSAGE

    3/31/2026Senate

  23. (S) PASSED Y18 N2

    3/31/2026Senate

  24. (S) READ THE THIRD TIME CSSB 9(JUD)

    3/31/2026Senate

  25. (S) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 3/31 CAL

    3/30/2026Senate

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