MS SB2462

Extends the age limit for babies that can be surrendered under Mississippi's Safe Haven law from 72 hours to 7 days old.

Expands the definition of "emergency medical services provider" to include fire stations and mobile ambulances staffed with full-time firefighters, emergency medical technicians, or paramedics, in addition to licensed hospitals and adoption agencies.

Preserves parental anonymity by prohibiting emergency medical services providers from requiring or inquiring about the identity of parents who surrender babies, and keeping any known identity confidential.

Presumes that parents relinquishing a child under this law consent to termination of parental rights and waive the right to notification of court proceedings.

Takes effect July 1, 2019.