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Dossier Legislative introduced 10-sep-2026
Bill introduced in the Michigan Legislature — not yet passed by either chamber, and not law.

Children: protection; reporting death of a newborn after surrender to a newborn safety device; expand. Amends sec. 2843 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2843). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1161’26

Key claim: This bill would expand Michigan death-reporting rules so that a newborn’s death after being surrendered to a newborn safety device must be reported.

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(SB1163 · 103rd Legislature) Children: protection; reporting death of a newborn after surrender to a newborn safety device; expand. Amends sec. 2843 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2843). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1161’26 Sponsor: Sen. Ricky Outman ® + 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

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This bill would expand Michigan death-reporting rules so that a newborn’s death after being surrendered to a newborn safety device must be reported.

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Children: protection; reporting death of a newborn after surrender to a newborn safety device; expand. Amends sec. 2843 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2843). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1161'26
Stage: introduced · legiscan · 10-sep-2026

This bill would expand Michigan death-reporting rules so that a newborn’s death after being surrendered to a newborn safety device must be reported.

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