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Legislative Bill 1 was introduced in the 2008 Special Session of the Legislature by Speaker Flood on behalf of Governor Dave Heineman.  Forty-three senators voted for the final version of LB 1.  It was signed by Governor Heineman on November 21, 2008.  LB 1 limits the age of a child who a person can drop off at a hospital and not be prosecuted to the age of 30 days or younger. History of the Safe Haven Legislation

Community Resources Reach Out! Get Answers! Call 2-1-1 PSAs News Releases Updated: July 21, 2009 Special Session Information Updated: November 26, 2008 Additional Documents Updated: July 22, 2009

Legislative Bill 157 was introduced in the 2008 Legislative Session. Forty-eight senators voted for the final version of LB 157.  It was signed by Governor Heineman on February 13, 2008.  LB 157 did not provide an age limit for which a person would drop off a child at a hospital and not be prosecuted.  The full text of LB 157 reads: "No person shall be prosecuted for any crime based solely upon the act of leaving a child in the custody of an employee on duty at a hospital licensed by the State of Nebraska. The hospital shall promptly contact appropriate authorities to take custody of the child." List of Cases Under LB 157 - Updated: November 22, 2008

Community Resources / Alternatives to Safe Haven Information, Referral, and Resources are available in the community to help parents, families, and children. These resources include the following:
	211 - The Nebraska human services information line Quick Directory of Specific Services Listed at 211
	The Boys Town National Hotline - 1-800-448-3000
	Answers 4 Families
	Additional Resources Nebraska Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Gambling Services Directory

News Releases Nebraska Has First Safe Haven Case Under New Law, July 21, 2009 Safe Haven Youth Returning to California, November 26, 2008 27th Instance of Safe Haven Law Occurred, November 22, 2008 Gov. Heineman Signs Safe Haven Update into Law, Published: November 21, 2008 26th Instance of Safe Haven Law Occurred, Published: November 19, 2008 Safe Haven Youth Returning to Florida and Update on 5-year-old Left on November 14th, Published: November 14, 2008 25th Instance of Safe Haven Law Occurred, Published: November 14, 2008 24th Instance of Safe Haven Law Occurred, Published: November 14, 2008 23rd Instance of Safe Haven Law Occurred, Published: November 12, 2008 22nd Instance of Safe Haven Law Occurred Today, Published: November 10, 2008 Safe Haven Youth Returns to Indiana, Published: November 7, 2008 21st Instance of Safe Haven Law Occurred, Published: November 7, 2008 20th Instance of Safe Haven Law Occurred Thursday, Published: November 6, 2008 19th Instance of Safe Haven Law Occurred Last Evening, Published: November 4, 2008 Two New Instances of Safe Haven Law Brings Total Children Involved to 26, Published: November 3, 2008 16th Instance of Safe Haven Law Occurred on October 29, Published: October 30, 2008 - Audio Safe Haven Youth Returns to Georgia, Published: October 29, 2008 15th Instance of Safe Haven Law Occurred on October 28, Published: October 29, 2008 14th Instance of Safe Haven Law Occurred This Evening, Published: October 29, 2008 13th Instance of Safe Haven Law Occurred on October 27, Published: October 28, 2008 12th Instance of Safe Haven Law Occurred on October 25, Published: October 26, 2008 11th Instance of Safe Haven Law Occurred on October 22, Published: October 22, 2008 Safe Haven Youth Returns to Michigan, Published: October 17, 2008 Tenth Instance of Safe Haven Law Occurred on Monday, October 13, Published: October 14, 2008 Iowa Youth Returns Home, Published: October 9, 2008 - Audio Ninth Instance of Safe Haven Law Occurred on Tuesday, October 7, Published: October 7, 2008 Two Instances of Safe Haven Law on Sunday October 5, Published: October 6, 2008 - Audio DHHS Appeals Douglas County Juvenile Court Judge's Order, Published: October 1, 2008 Safe Haven Law Does Not Absolve Parents of Responsibility, Published: September 25, 2008

Special Session Information After LB 1 was Signed into Law Matrix of Commonalities of Safe Haven Cases, Published: November 26, 2008 Staff Administrative Memo, Published: November 21, 2008 Considerations for Hospitals, Published: November 21, 2008 LB1 Process/Flowchart, Published: November 21, 2008 Safe Haven Model Policy for Nebraska Hospitals, Published: November 21, 2008      Prepared by the Nebraska Hospital Association NHA Safe Haven Sign, Published: November 21, 2008 Before LB 1 was Signed into Law Director Landry's Testimony, Published: November 17, 2008 Matrix of Commonalities of Safe Haven Cases,     Updated: November 17, 2008 Comparison: Total NE Children, Medicaid Eligibility, State Wards,      Updated: November 17, 2008 "Safe Haven" Ages in the United States,      Published: November 17, 2008 Letter to State Senators on Safe Haven Cases,      Published: November 12, 2008 Matrix of Commonalities of Safe Haven Cases,      Published: November 12, 2008 Comparison: Total NE Children, Medicaid Eligibility, State Wards,      Published November 12, 2008 Gov. Heineman Calling Special Session to Update Nebraska’s Safe Haven Law,      Published: October 29, 2008 Gov. Heineman & Speaker Flood Announce Plans to Amend Safe Haven Law,      Published: October 20, 2008 Safe Haven Law Needs Changing: By Governor Dave Heineman,      Published: October 7, 2008 Safe Haven Law Needs Changing: By Governor Dave Heineman,      Published: October 7, 2008

Additional Documents After LB 1 was Signed into Law "Safe Haven" Ages in the United States, Published:  July 22, 2009 Matrix of Commonalities of Safe Haven Cases, Published: November 26, 2008 Staff Administrative Memo, Published: November 21, 2008 Considerations for Hospitals, Published: November 21, 2008 LB1 Process/Flowchart, Published: November 21, 2008 Safe Haven Model Policy for Nebraska Hospitals, Published: November 21, 2008      Prepared by the Nebraska Hospital Association NHA Safe Haven Sign, Published: November 21, 2008 Letter to Adoptive Parents and Guardians of Former State Wards,      Published: October 20, 2008

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