House Bill 2001 passed on a 32-18 vote. The Senate had already approved it. The House vote was not enough to enact an emergency clause that would have put it into effect immediately if Hull signs it. The law would instead go into effect 90 days after the session ends. Proponents say the law may save the lives of children who are born to parents in crisis situations by providing an alternative to abandonment in potentially dangerous areas.
Critics contend it is more likely to create a dumping ground for unwanted children.