24-22-1.1. Purpose.

The purpose of the Safe Haven for Infants Act [24-22-1 NMSA 1978] is to promote the safety of infants and to immunize a parent from criminal prosecution for leaving an infant, ninety days of age or less, at a hospital.  This act is not intended to abridge the rights or obligations created by the federal Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 or the rights of parents.