Provides certain immunity to a political subdivision that operates a newborn safety incubator or accepts physical custody of a child placed in a newborn safety incubator

HB 3261 creates legal immunity for political subdivisions (like cities or counties) that operate newborn safety incubators or for staff accepting custody of infants left in these incubators or with designated personnel (hospital staff, firefighters, or police). It allows parents to anonymously surrender newborns up to 90 days old without criminal prosecution, provided the child wasn’t previously abused, and grants 30 days for parents to claim the child after public notice. The law protects staff and facilities from liability when handling such surrenders in good faith, while requiring hospitals to notify child welfare services and initiate protective custody proceedings. This policy change directly affects parents seeking safe surrender options and the agencies managing newborn care.