safe haven; adoption agencies; contact

HB 2365 establishes clear procedures for handling newborns left at designated safe haven locations (such as hospitals, churches, or fire stations). It requires immediate hospital examinations, directs private adoption agencies to take custody within 24 hours if able, and mandates the state department to contact the next agency on a rotating list if needed - ensuring custody is secured within 48 hours. The bill directly affects newborns left at safe havens, adoption agencies, hospitals, and the Department of Child Safety. It also requires agencies to cover medical costs if the infant is ineligible for state health programs.