MS HB1678

Requires baby safety devices to be reported to, inspected by, and approved by the State Department of Health before emergency medical services providers may use them.

Mandates that locations of baby safety devices installed before July 1, 2024, must be reported to the Department of Health, with random unannounced inspections conducted throughout the year.

Directs the State Department of Health to conduct ongoing public information campaigns explaining the baby drop-off law provisions, including maximum child age (45 days), authorized delivery methods, anonymity protections, and affirmative defenses to criminal prosecution.

Requires the Department of Child Protection Services to report annually by January 15 to legislative committee chairs the total number of children placed in baby safety devices during the previous calendar year and the device locations.

Takes effect July 1, 2024.