MS HB1268

Requires a court-ordered or voluntary home study by a licensed adoption agency, experienced social worker, or Department of Human Services before a person may be placed in or adopted by prospective adoptive parents, as required by Section 93-17-11.

Mandates compliance with the Interstate Compact for Placement of Children for adoptions involving persons residing outside Mississippi, with Forms 100A, 100B, and approval evidence added to adoption records within one month and minimum two post-placement reports required.

Requires compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) when applicable, with proof of compliance included in court adoption files prior to finalization, or a written statement confirming ICWA does not apply.

Adds Forms 100A, 100B, and Interstate Compact approval evidence to the centralized adoption records file maintained by the bureau.

Updates adoption records requirements to clarify that medical and social history information is included "if known" or "if available" for birth parents and prenatal information.

Effective July 1, 2012.