Children & Families

Senate Unanimously Approves Sen. Brooks’ Bill to Expand Safe Haven Law for Newborns
June 22, 2021

Senate Unanimously Approves Sen. Brooks’ Bill to Expand Safe Haven Law for Newborns

Sen. Michele Brooks’ legislation to add urgent care centers to the list of locations where a parent in distress can safely surrender their newborn has passed the Senate by a unanimous vote.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Laughlin Bill to Improve Day Care Safety
June 15, 2021

Senate Approves Laughlin Bill to Improve Day Care Safety

The Senate today (June 15) approved a bill introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to improve safety in state-regulated daycare facilities, a measure he introduced in response to a tragic fire that claimed the lives of five young children in Erie on August 11, 2019.  [Read More]

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