Permits a close friend to make an anatomical gift of a decedent's body
This bill allows a close friend of a deceased person to make an anatomical gift, such as donating organs or tissues, if no other authorized family members object. It updates the legal hierarchy for who can authorize a donation by adding "close friend" as a specific category alongside guardians and other relatives. The law also clarifies that if multiple people in the same category are available to make a decision, the gift can only proceed if a majority of them agree. These changes take effect on January 1st of the year following the bill's passage and are intended to provide more flexibility for individuals who wish to donate but do not have immediate family present.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 5, 2023
Last action Jun 7, 2024
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Jun 7, 2024
Committee
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upper
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
upper
Jun 10, 2023
Committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
May 5, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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