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ArizonaSB 1253Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular SessionSenate

safe haven providers; hospital deliveries

Sponsored By: J.D. Mesnard (Republican)

Signed by Governor

child safety - title 8criminal code - title 13definitionsdepartment of health services (dhs)dhs (see also: department of health services)health care institutionhospital deliveriesnewborn infantsplacement protocolsafe haven for newborn infantssafe haven providers

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Parents can surrender newborns at birth hospitals

At an Arizona general or rural general hospital where you give birth, you may surrender your newborn to medical staff. You or your agent must tell staff you are surrendering the baby and do not intend to return. The hospital takes custody, and you do not have to leave or be discharged.

Anonymity limited to two newborn surrender options

The law guarantees a right to remain anonymous, and bars providers from requiring answers, only for two surrender paths. One applies when you do not intend to return and the provider reasonably believes the child is a newborn. The other applies when you surrender the newborn at the hospital where you gave birth.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • J.D. Mesnard

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 108 • No: 1

House vote • 6/2/2026

Third Reading: Passed

Yes: 57 • No: 0

House vote • 3/23/2026

Rules: C&P

Yes: 8 • No: 0

House vote • 3/16/2026

Health & Human Services: DP

Yes: 12 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/26/2026

Third Reading: Passed

Yes: 26 • No: 1

Senate vote • 2/4/2026

Health and Human Services: DP

Yes: 5 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    6/19/2026Governor

  2. Third Reading: Passed

    6/2/2026House

  3. Rules: C&P

    3/23/2026House

  4. Health & Human Services: DP

    3/16/2026House

  5. House Second Reading

    3/4/2026House

  6. House First Reading

    3/3/2026House

  7. Third Reading: Passed

    2/26/2026Senate

  8. Rules: PFC

    2/9/2026Senate

  9. Health and Human Services: DP

    2/4/2026Senate

  10. Senate Second Reading

    1/22/2026Senate

  11. Senate First Reading

    1/21/2026Senate

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