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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 102Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 1§ 102410 Newborn Footprint Requirement

§ 102410 Newborn Footprint Requirement

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§ 102410 Newborn Footprint Requirement

This law says that if a baby is born in a hospital, the parents can ask for a footprint of their baby before they leave. The hospital will give them the footprint on a separate paper, but they don’t have to keep a copy.

Key Takeaways

  • •Parents can ask for their baby’s footprint if the baby is born in a hospital.
  • •The footprint will be given on a separate paper, not on the birth certificate.
  • •The hospital doesn’t have to keep a copy of the footprint.

Example

A couple just had a baby in a hospital.

They can ask the hospital to take their baby’s footprint before they go home. The hospital will give them the footprint on a piece of paper, but the hospital doesn’t have to save a copy for themselves.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 102410 Newborn Footprint Requirement

For those live births occurring in a hospital, and upon a parent’s request, a footprint shall be taken of the child prior to discharge from the facility and shall be made available to the parents. The footprint shall be placed on a sheet of paper that is separate from the birth certificate, shall only be prepared for the parents prior to discharge from the hospital, and need not be retained or kept on file. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

live birthsfootprintparent’s requestdischargeseparate from the birth certificate

Related Statutes

  • § 102405 Birth Certificate Signing Authority
  • § 102415 Home Birth Certificate Requirements
  • § 100350 Contract Payment Timing Relief
  • § 101175 Public Health Funding Assistance
  • § 101180 Population Determination Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 102410.
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