Children: protection; reference in Michigan penal code to surrender of a newborn under the newborn safe delivery law; revise. Amends sec. 135 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.135). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1161’26
Key claim: Michigan’s child-abandonment criminal statute would be updated so it still correctly refers to the newborn safe-delivery (safe-haven) law, in tandem with a companion bill.
Abstract
(SB1162 · 103rd Legislature) Children: protection; reference in Michigan penal code to surrender of a newborn under the newborn safe delivery law; revise. Amends sec. 135 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.135). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1161’26 Sponsor: Sen. Paul Wojno (D) + 3 co-sponsors In committee: S Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety Latest action (2026-09-10): Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety
Why this matters
Michigan’s child-abandonment criminal statute would be updated so it still correctly refers to the newborn safe-delivery (safe-haven) law, in tandem with a companion bill.