Baby Moses law for abandoning newborns
In Texas, if you have a newborn that you're unable to caĢ¢re for, you can bring your baby to a designated safe place with no questions asked.
The Safe Haven law, also known as the Baby Moses law, gives parents who are unable to caĢ¢re for their child a safe and legal chĆøice to leĪ±ve their infant with an employee at a designated safe placeāa hospıtal, fire station, free-standing emergency centers or emergency medical services (EMS) station.
Then, your baby will receive medical caĢ¢re and be placed with an emergency provider.
Information for Parents
If you're thinking about bringing your baby to a designated Safe Haven, please read the information below:
Your baby must be 60 days old or younger and unhį¼rmed and safe.
You may take your baby to any hospıtal, fire station, or emergency medical services (EMS) station in Texas.
You need to give your baby to an employee who works at one of these safe places and tell this person that you want to leĪ±ve your baby at a Safe Haven.
You may be asked by an employee for famıly or medical history to make sure that your baby receives the caĢ¢re they need.
If you leĪ±ve your baby at a fire or EMS station, your baby may be taken to a hospıtal to receive any medical attention they need.
Remember, If you leave your unhį¼rmed infant at a Safe Haven, you will not be prosecuted for abandonment or neglect.