New Hampshire Adoption Laws, Page 7
Infant Safe Haven Laws
Infant’s Age
Statute: § 132-A:2
- Not more than 7 days old
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 132-A:2
- Parent
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: § 132-A:2
- Hospital
- Safe haven, which includes:
- A church that is attended by a person
- A police or fire station
- A 911 responder
- A church that is attended by a person
Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: §§ 132-A:2; § 132-A:3- Provide any medical services needed to protect the physical health and safety of the child
- Notify the department and law enforcement officials within 24 hours
Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 132-A:4
YesProtection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: § 132-A:2
- The parent is not required to reveal personally identifiable information.
Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: § 132-A:3
- The department assumes temporary care and control of the infant.
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