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News from the Alaska State Legislature, the Office of Senator Myers
For Immediate Release: March 31, 2026
Alaska Senate Authorizes Infant "Baby Boxes"
Senator Robert Myers
JUNEAU – Today the Alaska State Senate passed SB 9, a bill allowing dedicated locations to install and maintain infant safety devices, also known as “baby boxes,” providing an additional avenue for struggling parents to safely surrender infants in times of crisis.
In less than 15 years, Alaska has seen two deaths from abandoned babies. According to the bill sponsor Senator Robb Myers (R – North Pole), “No child should die because a parent is afraid.”
The safety devices allow parents to anonymously relinquish an infant. The boxes then hold the baby in a climate-controlled environment with an automatic lock and constant video surveillance while immediately alerting emergency services. Devices may be located in fire stations, hospitals, birth centers, municipal police departments, rural health clinics, state trooper posts, or other emergency facilities.
The bill allows Alaska to join 22 other states in authorizing the use of baby boxes as an expansion of an already existing safe surrender law.
The Senate Republican Caucus and our Minority Whip are proud to protect babies and provide a safeguard for struggling families facing potential shame, fear, and recognition during a time of crisis. All lives are precious, and SB 9 ensures children are protected while being surrendered with dignity and care.
“I’m happy to get this bill through the Senate, and I am hopeful that the House will take swift action to help us save lives,” said Senator Myers.
SB 9 will now be reviewed by the State House.
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