MS HB1018

Allows birth parents to file affidavits with the bureau authorizing release of their identifying information (name, address, identity) to adoptees 18 years or older.

Permits adoptees 18 and older to request their original birth certificate and identifying information about birth parents; the bureau must contact the birth parent and may only release information if that parent agrees.

Authorizes licensed adoption agencies to provide identifying information about birth parents to adoptees if the birth parent consents, rather than maintaining a blanket confidentiality policy.

Modifies existing law to allow disclosure of medical, social, and genetic information along with identifying information when a birth parent has signed an affidavit agreeing to such release.

Takes effect July 1, 2022.