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23 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6501 (2026)

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CHAPTER 65

NEWBORN PROTECTION

 

Sec.

6501.  Short title of chapter.

6502.  Definitions.

6503.  Nonliability.

6504.  Health care providers accepting newborns.

6504.1. Police officers accepting newborns.

6504.2. Emergency services providers accepting newborns.

6504.3. Incubators for newborns.

6504.4. Health care providers at urgent care centers accepting newborns.

6505.  Reporting acceptance of newborns.

6506.  Failure to report acceptance of newborns.

6507.  Immunity.

6508.  Duty of hospitals and urgent care centers.

6509.  Duties of department.

 

Enactment.  Chapter 65 was added December 9, 2002, P.L.1549, No.201, effective in 60 days unless otherwise noted.

Cross References.  Chapter 65 is referred to in section 6315 of this title; section 4306 of Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses).

§ 6501.  Short title of chapter.

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Newborn Protection Act.