Nebraska ? A 30-day age limit in the Nebraska safe-haven law appears headed for final approval.

The state Legislature voted 41-6 Wednesday to give second-round approval to the limit. A final vote is expected Friday and then the bill will go to Gov. Dave Heineman, who has said he would support a 30-day age limit.

If Heineman signs the bill, it would become effective immediately.

Every state has a safe-haven law meant to protect newborns from being dumped in trash bins and worse, but Nebraska’s is the only one that lacks an age limit. Thirteen other states have 30-day age limits.

Most of the children dropped off at Nebraska hospitals since the law took effect in July have been preteens or