Relating to living anatomical gift
HB 3226 updates West Virginia's laws governing living anatomical gifts (donating body parts before death for transplantation or therapy). It clarifies who can make such gifts (adults 18+), establishes requirements for valid consent, and defines key terms like "living anatomical gift" and "document of gift" (including markings on driver's licenses or donor registries). The bill specifies that authorized agents (e.g., those named in medical power of attorney) or designated "authorized persons" can make gifts on behalf of donors, with strict consent procedures. It also defines terms like "donor registry" and "disinterested witness" to ensure clear documentation and prevent conflicts of interest in the donation process.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 7, 2025
Last action Mar 7, 2025
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Committee
2
Mar 7, 2025
Committee
To House Health and Human Resources
lower
Mar 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Mar 7, 2025
Committee
To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sean Hornbuckle
DDemocratic
Co
Hollis Lewis
DDemocratic
Co
John Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Kayla Young
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Pushkin
DDemocratic
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