Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has approved legislation extending the timeframe for mothers to surrender newborn children under the state’s Safe Haven law. The updated policy increases the window from three days to a full month following birth.
Under this expanded Safe Haven provision, mothers who feel unable to provide care for their newborns can bring them to designated facilities without facing legal consequences or interrogation. The law permits surrendering infants at numerous approved sites throughout the state.
This legislative change aims to assist women facing challenging pregnancy circumstances by providing additional time to make adoption decisions after giving birth. Wisconsin joins all other states in maintaining Safe Haven protections, though timeframes vary by jurisdiction.
