The Pennsylvania Newborn Protection Act, part of Title 23 - Domestic Relations, establishes protections for parents who surrender newborns, including non-liability provisions. It mandates immediate reporting by hospitals when accepting newborns and clarifies legal protections for parents under certain conditions. The law aims to promote the safe and anonymous surrender of infants to prevent harm.
It encourages the safe surrender of newborns by providing legal protections for parents and establishing hospital reporting procedures.
Yes, parents who meet specific criteria are not criminally liable under Pennsylvania law when surrendering a newborn.
Hospitals must notify the appropriate authorities immediately by phone and submit a written report within 48 hours.
Yes, all hospitals that accept newborns under this law are required to follow the reporting procedures outlined.