HB 3226 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

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
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Governor
Introduced Mar 7, 2025 Last action Mar 7, 2025
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Mar 7, 2025
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To House Health and Human Resources
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Mar 7, 2025
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Introduced in House
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Mar 7, 2025
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To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary
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