Mississippi SB2727 clarifies that placing a child in a baby safety device terminates parental rights and outlines procedures for such cases.
Mississippi SB2727 amends the state code to clarify that placing a child in a baby safety device terminates any parental rights by operation of law. It also mandates that an emergency medical services provider must take custody of a child who is 45 days old or younger if voluntarily delivered or placed in a baby safety device. The provider must notify the Department of Child Protection Services, which assumes care of the child immediately. The youth court in the county where the device is located must hold a shelter hearing within 48 hours.
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