2007 Senate Bill 715

Adopt uniform anatomical gift act

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 4, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Gilda Jacobs (D-14)

To amend the estates and protected individuals code to make it conform with the uniform anatomical gift act proposed by Senate Bill 710, which would streamline the process of making an anatomical gift.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Nov. 30, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 5, 2007

Amendment offered

To establish that the authority of a patient advocate designated by an individual includes the to resolve a conflict between the terms of the advance health care directive and the administration of means necessary to ensure the medical suitability of the anatomical gift.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 5, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy