HB143

Mississippi HB143 removes the requirement for birthing centers to have a written transfer agreement with a hospital.

Mississippi HB143 amends Section 41-77-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to eliminate the necessity for birthing centers to secure a written transfer agreement with a hospital. This change allows birthing centers to be licensed without needing such an agreement, provided they comply with the American Association of Birth Centers' standards, including establishing a written transfer plan. The bill maintains the requirement for birth centers to collaborate with emergency medical services and notify local hospitals of their operations and patient population.