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MS HB759

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Fred Shanks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts children with a Certificate of Citizenship under the federal Child Citizenship Act from judicial proceedings required for obtaining a birth certificate following foreign adoption.

  • Authorizes the State Registrar to issue a Certificate of Foreign Birth reflecting actual date and place of birth upon submission of required documentation, including the child's Certificate of Citizenship, foreign birth certificate with English translation, and U.S. Embassy-certified adoption documents.

  • Requires submission of child's Social Security card, valid government-issued photo identification of parent(s), and proof of Mississippi residency.

  • Requires the State Registrar to develop necessary forms for adoptive parents to request a Certificate of Foreign Birth.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Certificate of Foreign Birth; authorize without judicial proceeding under certain circumstances.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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