4306 - Newborn protection. - Pennsylvania Statutes

§ 4306. Newborn protection. (a) General rule.--A parent of a newborn shall not be criminally liable for any violation of this title solely for leaving a newborn in the care of a hospital pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S. Ch. 65 (relating to newborn protection) providing that the following criteria are met: (1) The parent expresses, either orally or through conduct, the intent to have the hospital accept the newborn pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S. Ch. 65. (2) The newborn is not a victim of child abuse or criminal conduct. (b) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "newborn" shall have the meaning given to it in 23 Pa.C.S. § 6502 (relating to definitions) and "child abuse" shall be as defined in 23 Pa.C.S. § 6303 (relating to definitions). (Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1549, No.201, eff. 60 days) 2002 Amendment. Act 201 added section 4306. Cross References. Section 4306 is referred to in section 6503 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations).