MS SB2049

Extends the age limit for children who can be surrendered under Mississippi's Baby Drop-off Law from 72 hours old 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.

Protects the anonymity of birth mothers who voluntarily surrender newborns at hospitals by prohibiting placement of identity information on the birth certificate or disclosure to the Department of Human Services.

Allows hospitals to obtain identifying information from surrendering mothers solely for payment of labor and delivery costs, with special protections for minor mothers who cannot be reported to parents or guardians without consent.

Takes effect July 1, 2020.