HB244: Baby Drop off immunity; revise age of baby and who may drop off.

Legislative Summary

An Act To Amend Section 43-15-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Age Of A Baby That May Be "dropped Off" To A Medical Provider Without Liability; To Authorize A Person Who Is Designated By The Baby's Parent To Drop Off The Baby To Receive The Same Immunity That A Parent Who Drops Off A Baby; To Amend Sections 43-15-205 And 43-15-207, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand Immunity To The Person Who Is Designated By The Parent To Drop Off A Baby; To Bring Forward Section 43-15-209, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Immunity From Civil Action, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-15-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Describe The Required Procedures That Must Be Followed By A Medical Provider That Receives A Baby Who Is Dropped Off, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.