Safe Haven Law Revision Allows More Time To Give Up A Newborn

On August first many law changes will be taking effect in Louisiana, including changes to the safe haven laws. Safe Haven laws allow newborn infants to be given up and taken to a safe place within 30 days of the child's birth anonymously. With the law change, that amount of time will be increased from 30 days to 60 days, giving parents more time to mull a life changing decision.