Birthing centers; delete requirement to have written transfer agreement with a hospital in order to be licensed.

HB 1576 would have removed a requirement for Mississippi birthing centers to maintain a written agreement with a nearby hospital for patient transfers. Instead, it would have required centers to create a written transfer plan for when patients need referral and to periodically notify local hospitals about their operations and patient population. The bill directly affected licensed birthing centers operating in Mississippi, changing their regulatory obligations. However, the bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and did not become law.