MS HB314

Authorizes birth parents to file affidavits with the bureau agreeing to release their identifying information to adoptees, allowing disclosure of names, addresses, and identity upon consent.

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

Allows licensed adoption agencies to disclose identifying information about birth parents to requesters if the birth parent agrees to such disclosure, rather than strictly limiting disclosure to nonidentifying information.

Modifies search procedures so agencies can locate birth parents to obtain consent for releasing identifying information, with contact required regardless of whether a birth parent previously filed an affidavit prohibiting disclosure.

Takes effect July 1, 2024.