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This bill amends the Mississippi Baby Drop-off Law to expand the definition of "emergency medical services provider" to include fire stations and mobile ambulances staffed with full-time firefighters, emergency medical technicians, or paramedics. Additionally, the bill increases the age limit for a parent to voluntarily surrender a child to an emergency medical services provider from 72 hours to 7 days old. The bill also clarifies that the identity of the birth mother shall not be placed on the birth certificate or disclosed to the Department of Human Services if she expresses a desire to remain anonymous.

Health and Social Services, Justice

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