Certificate of foreign birth; authorize without judicial proceeding under certain circumstances.

HB 930 (Mississippi House Bill 930) allows Mississippi's State Registrar to issue a Certificate of Foreign Birth without court involvement for children adopted internationally by U.S. citizens who automatically gained U.S. citizenship under federal law. It directly affects foreign adoptees in Mississippi who meet specific criteria, including holding a federal Certificate of Citizenship and providing documents like their foreign birth certificate (with translation), certified adoption papers, social security card, and proof of parent residency in Mississippi. The bill eliminates the need for a judicial proceeding previously required under Sections 93-17-301-307 by establishing a streamlined administrative process. The State Registrar must issue the certificate upon receiving all required documents, with forms to be developed by the Registrar. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.