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PCHA Supports Safe Haven Expansion

UPDATE: House Bill 1090 was passed by both chambers of the General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Tom Corbett on July 2, 2014. The Pennsylvania Catholic Health Association (PCHA) and the PCC support House Bill 1090, legislation that would amend the Newborn Protection Act. HB
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June 17, 2014
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Spread the Word: PA’s Safe Haven Law

Safe Haven of Pennsylvania, also known as the Newborn Protection Act, was enacted in 2003 and it states that any parent may leave a newborn baby in the care of a hospital without being criminally liable as long as the baby is no older than 28 days and is not harmed. Girls who are preg
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October 29, 2013
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2006-2007 Commonwealth Budget Review

Last month Governor Ed Rendell proposed a $54.2 billion spending plan for the fiscal year 2006-2007. State legislators will debate and discuss the dollar figures and policy implications of each line item over the next several months. Ideally, a final bill will pass the House of Repres
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March 01, 2006
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