California Health and Safety Code

§ 1275.7

HSC § 1275.7Div. 2 · Ch. 2 · Art. 3

Statute text

(a)The Legislature makes the following findings and declarations:

(1)The theft of newborn babies from hospitals is a serious societal problem that must be addressed.

(2)There is no statutory requirement that hospitals offering maternity services establish policies and procedures that protect newborns and their parents from physical harm and emotional distress resulting from baby thefts.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 768, Sec. 1.