The original instrument was prepared by Amanda Trapp. The following digest, which
does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by Dawn
Romero Watson.
DIGEST
SB 414 Reengrossed 2024 Regular Session Bass
Present law authorizes the installation of a newborn safety device in a designated emergency care
facility that is physically located inside of a licensed hospital and has an emergency department that
is staffed 24 hours per day.
Proposed law authorizes the installation of the device in any designated emergency care facility that
is manned continuously on a 24 hour basis, seven days a week, and 365 days a year by an emergency
response provider who is certified in neonatal resuscitation and pediatric advanced life support.
Effective August 1, 2024.
(Amends Ch.C. Art. 1151(A)(1) and 1152(A)(2))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Health and Welfare to the
original bill
1. Adds requirements for facilities that install a device.
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Make a technical correction.