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Lincoln Mayor Supports Safe Haven Law

Lincoln, NE - Lincoln's City Council will be asked to support a safe haven law in Nebraska.  Safe haven laws allow parents to leave children at hospitals,  police or fire stations without criminal prosecution.  Nebraska is one of two states that does not have a safe haven law.  Lincoln city council member Robin Eschliman will ask the council to support a statewide safe haven law and encourage the Nebraska Legislature to pass it.

Lincoln Mayor Chris Beutler, a former state senator, supports the resolution, “The tragedy of an unwanted child is only magnified when a baby's life or health is threatened. Hopefully, the enactment of a baby safe haven law will help prevent these situations and allow us to find loving guardians for these children.”