Newborn Safe Haven Law In Utah Now Gives 90 Days

Newborns in Utah can now be given up much later by parents or a parent’s designee.  

Though many people dream of becoming parents, the truth is that it isn’t for everyone and with abortions being very limited or illegal in certain states, that can pose challenges. However, Utah has just expanded its Newborn Safe Haven Law, perhaps saving lives in the process. 

Read More Here: Utah Costco's Closed For 24 Hours In May

What Is the Newborn Safe Haven Law in Utah? 

The Newborn Safe Haven Law allows parents or whomever has been designated by the parents to look after a newborn, to drop them off at a hospital to give up custody. The law previously only allowed for the newborn to be 30 days old or younger but now allows for the newborn to be 90 days or younger.  

This is a law that values anonymity for the party who drops off the newborns. Once an infant has been dropped off at a Utah hospital, medical professionals give an exam and then the baby is placed for adoption.  

Get our free mobile app

Though the law has been in place for a while, the new timeline may help to better serve Utah birth parents and infants. This will allow proper time for a life-changing decision and hopefully get the child into a loving home they can grow up in.  

Having a kid is a big life change and many may feel they do not have the support or ability to raise one. However, there are resources for struggling parents in Utah. If you need support, call the Newborn Safe Haven hotline at 866-458-0058 or visit the website.