Introduced
by
To add patient advocates to the list of those authorized to make organ donations on behalf of a deceased individual. Under current law, a person's spouse, adult child, either parent, adult sibling, guardian, or other person authorized to dispose of the body may make the donation. Patient advocates would be placed at the head of this list, and others on the list could not revoke the donation. The bill also expands and streamlines the methods by which a person can indicate they are willing to be an organ donor.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version with one which incorporates technical changes that do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 104 to 1 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
To add patient advocates to the list of those authorized to make organ donations on behalf of a deceased individual. Under current law, a person's spouse, adult child, either parent, adult sibling, guardian, or other person authorized to dispose of the body may make the donation. Patient advocates would be placed at the head of this list, and others on the list could not revoke the donation. The bill also expands and streamlines the methods by which a person can indicate they are willing to be an organ donor.
