A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 10121 and 10301 (MCL 333.10121 and 333.10301), section 10121 as added by 2008 PA 39 and section 10301 as added by 2012 PA 179.
Resolves conflicts between a prospective donor's advance directives or hospice enrollment and anatomical gift requirements, ensuring the medical suitability of body parts for transplantation or therapy. The bill outlines the creation, operation, and maintenance of the peace of mind registry by the department, which will be accessible to registrants, health care providers, and the department through secure means. This registry will store individuals' directives, with the most recent directive superseding earlier ones, and provide continuous, cost-free electronic access for health care providers and registrants. It includes a unique identifier-searchable database and ensures the privacy and security of all documents and information.
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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
