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MS SB2885

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Michael Watson

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 93-17-21 to allow adoptees to obtain a certified copy of their original birth certificate 40 years after a revised birth certificate was issued following adoption.

  • The original birth certificate must be clearly marked "cancelled and revised" when provided to the adoptee.

  • Previously, original birth certificates of adopted persons were sealed and could only be released by court order or through specific adoption-related statutes.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Birth certificate; adoptee may obtain certified copy of original after 40 years.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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