MS HB11

Allows birth parents to file affidavits with the bureau authorizing release of their identifying information (name, address, identity) to adoptees, overriding the previous blanket confidentiality requirement.

Permits adoptees age 18 and older to request identifying information about birth parents, requiring the bureau to contact the birth parent and disclose information only upon that parent's written agreement.

Authorizes licensed adoption agencies to provide identifying information about birth parents to adoptees if the birth parent agrees, rather than limiting agencies to only non-identifying information.

Establishes that information released to adoptees, offspring, and blood siblings can now include birth parent identifying information when the birth parent has signed an affidavit consenting to such release.

Takes effect July 1, 2023.