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Safe Haven law expansion goes into effect in Florida

Published: July 1, 2024 at 11:39 AM

Tags: morning show, florida, politics, florida legislature

Florida’s “Safe Haven Law” allows parents who are either unwilling or unable to care for their newborn infants — up to 7 days old — to surrender them at hospitals, fire stations and EMS stations. However, HB 775 ups the age limit from 7 days old to 30 days old for unharmed infants.

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Safe Haven law expansion goes into effect in Florida

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