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MS SB2038

Bill

Status

Failed

4/10/2024

Primary Sponsor

Tyler McCaughn

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Clarifies that the certificate attached to an adoption petition may be executed by any physician licensed under Chapter 25, Title 73 of the Mississippi Code, rather than specifically a doctor.

  • Defines "physician" in adoption proceedings to mean a person licensed under Chapter 25, Title 73, Mississippi Code of 1972.

  • Allows nurse practitioners to also provide the physical and mental condition certificate required for adoption petitions.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2024.

Legislative Description

Adoption petitions; clarify that attached certificate may be executed by any physician.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

4/10/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A3/11/2024
Judiciary, Division A1/16/2024

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