DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HCR 58 Engrossed 2017 Regular Session Hilferty
Urges and requests the bureau of family health of the La. Dept. of Health to evaluate the feasibility
and desirability of a prospective program to distribute "baby boxes" (sturdy cardboard boxes which
double as bassinets and come with a firm foam mattress, tight-fitting sheet, and breastfeeding
accessories) as a means of reducing infant mortality, akin to similar programs of three other U.S.
states.
Requests the bureau of family health to report findings of the evaluation to the legislative committees
on health and welfare no later than 60 days prior to the convening of the 2018 R.S.