A 7079 New York Assembly · 2023 Regular Session

Provides for allowing patients to register in the donate life registry through their electronic health records

This bill allows patients to register for organ, eye, and tissue donation directly through their electronic health records, expanding the ways people can join the Donate Life Registry. It requires hospitals and electronic health record vendors to include a simple option for patients to sign up during their medical visits without charging extra fees. The law also clarifies that skipping this question or failing to check a box does not cancel any previous donation consent a person has already given. By integrating this registration into digital health tools, the bill aims to make it easier for individuals to record their wishes regarding anatomical gifts.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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May 2023
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Governor
Introduced May 10, 2023 Last action May 14, 2024
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Jan 3, 2024
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May 10, 2023
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1 primary · 11 co-sponsors

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