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La. Child. Code art. 1149

Purpose; short title

activein force · 2026-09-15 – presentact-effective-date

A. The purpose of this Chapter is to provide a mechanism whereby any parent may relinquish the care of an infant to the state in safety, anonymity, and without fear of prosecution.

B. This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Safe Haven Law".

History

Acts 2003, No. 609, §2; Acts 2015, No. 223, §1.

Provenance

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Retrieved
2026-09-15
Edition
2026-09-15
Content hash
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