Georgia expands baby ‘safe haven’ window from 30 to 45 days
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has signed legislation expanding the state's safe haven baby law.
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‘She chose life’: Newborn safely surrendered in Wisconsin’s first Safe Haven Baby Box rescue
Pro-life advocate Philip Diehn said, while a difficult choice for the mother, it’s ‘a blessing that the baby girl was rescued through the use of the baby box’ and ‘best for the child.’
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Florida increases age limit for babies surrendered at safe haven locations
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law extending Florida's infant surrender law to allow a 30-day surrender period up from seven days of age. The law also allows the mother to call 911 for a direct surrender to first responders.
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Florida moves to expand ‘safe haven’ law allowing mothers to safely give up newborns
Florida lawmakers passed legislation to expand the state’s safe haven law, which has already led to success stories, and make it easier for mothers in crisis situations to legally surrender their infants.
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Fourth newborn saved by Safe Haven Baby Box at Indiana fire station
'We know this baby was loved immeasurably by the birth mother who placed her baby knowing that the infant would be cared for quickly.'
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