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MS HB634

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Lester Carpenter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the age restriction (previously 7 days old or younger) for children who can be surrendered under Mississippi's safe haven law
  • Allows a parent to designate another person to drop off a child at an authorized emergency medical services provider on their behalf
  • Adds "baby boxes" with specialty sensors sponsored by approved emergency medical services providers as authorized drop-off locations alongside hospitals, adoption agencies, fire stations, and ambulances
  • Extends civil immunity to persons who leave a child under the safe haven provisions, not just those who take possession of surrendered children
  • Effective date of July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Baby drop-off law; revise procedure to authorize a person designated by a parent to.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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