Alaska Senate advances bill to allow surrender of infants in climate-controlled boxes

By: Sean Maguire

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: April 7, 2026

Words: 436

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Alaska Senate last week advanced a bill that would allow for the anonymous surrendering of infants in so-called infant safety devices.

The boxes are located on the exteriors of buildings. They are climate controlled and monitored by video. When the device is opened, a 911 request is automatically made.

Alaskans have been able to surrender infants since 2008. Newborns must be given directly to police officers, firefighters, doctors or …

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