Bill to expand Florida's 'Safe Haven' law now on DeSantis' desk (1 Viewer)

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    Legislation to expand Florida’s "Safe Haven" policy is now awaiting Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature after passing through the state legislature.

    The existing "Safe Haven" law made it legal to surrender unwanted infants, as long as they are given up unharmed to certain drop-off locations, including hospitals and fire stations.

    The expanded bill would give women 30 days to drop off the newborn, up from the current seven-day time limit. The bill would also authorize 911 dispatchers to arrange an infant drop-off location in instances where the...

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