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Health & Saf. Code, § 24521 · Article 2. Shaken Baby Syndrome

Health & Saf. Code, § 24521

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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

The purpose of this article is to prevent the occurrence of injuries and deaths to infants and children as a result of shaken baby syndrome by creating a statewide public awareness education campaign. The campaign shall include the distribution of readily understandable information and instructional materials regarding shaken baby syndrome, explaining its medical effects upon infants and children and emphasizing preventive measures.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1176, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1995.

Source of truth

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As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HSC&sectionNum=24521.
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