Governor Kemp Signs Rep. Mike Cameron’s Legislation Authorizing Newborn Safety Devices at Emergency Facilities

ATLANTA - State Representative Mike Cameron (R-Rossville) applauds Governor Brian Kemp for signing his legislation, House Bill 350, into law, which authorizes the placement of newborn safety devices at fire stations, police stations, hospitals and ambulance services, and permits those facilities to accept physical custody of a newborn in certain emergency situations.

"This legislation strengthens the safety net for Georgia's most vulnerable lives and ensures that emergency responders and medical professionals are better equipped to safely and quickly respond in critical situations involving newborns," said Rep. Cameron. "By authorizing the placement of newborn safety devices at fire stations, police stations, hospitals and ambulance services, and permitting those facilities to accept physical custody of a newborn in certain emergency situations, we are providing families and first responders with a clearer, safer path in moments of crisis. I want to thank Governor Kemp for signing this important legislation into law, as well as my legislative colleagues for their support in advancing the measure to the governor's desk."

HB 350 allows for the placement of newborn safety devices-enclosed, locked and monitored receptacles designed to provide a safe location for newborn surrender-at medical facilities, fire stations, police stations and ambulance service providers. These devices must be installed in conspicuous locations that are clearly visible to employees, agents or staff members of the facility or station. Each participating location is also required to maintain an emergency medical services provider on staff 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

More information on HB 350 may be found here.

Representative Mike Cameron represents the citizens of District 1, which includes Dade County, as well as a portion of Walker County. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2020 and currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Human Relations & Aging Committee and as Secretary of the Interstate Cooperation Committee. He also serves on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Human Resources, Agriculture & Consumer Affairs, Industry and Labor and Rural Development committees.

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