Governor Murphy Approves Expansion of “Save Haven Infant Protection Act” to Licensed General Hospitals

9/30/2023

On September 1, 2023, Governor Murphy signed into legislation updates to the Safe Haven Infant Protection Act. The updated law permits a person who gives birth to a child at a licensed general hospital in New Jersey to safely surrender the child at the hospital. In addition, it further expands civil and criminal immunity to hospital employees. The updates take effect immediately.

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For more information, contact:
John D. Fanburg, Chair | 973.403.3107 | jfanburg@bracheichler.com
Edward Hilzenrath | 973.403.3114 | ehilzenrath@bracheichler.com
Erika R. Marshall | 973.364.5236 | emarshall@bracheichler.com
Cynthia J. Liba | 973.403.3106 | cliba@bracheichler.com