Infant Safe Haven Laws- Illinois

Infant's Age
Statute: CH. 325, § 2/10
72 hours or younger

Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: CH. 325, § 2/15
Parent

Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: CH. 325, § 2/20

Hospitals
Fire stations
Emergency medical facilities

Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: CH. 325, § 2/20

Provide emergency care
Make a report if abuse is suspected
Provide parent with information about adoption registry
Notify the department

Immunity for the Provider
Statute: CH. 325, § 2/27
Yes

Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: CH. 325, §§ 2/25; 2/30

If there is no evidence of abuse, may remain anonymous
Neither a child protective nor criminal investigation may be initiated solely because the newborn has been relinquished

Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: CH. 325, §§ 2/50; 2/55

Termination of parental rights will commence no sooner than 60 days after relinquishment
Parent may file claim to child prior to termination
Failure of the parents to file a claim bars them from any future action