Relating to living anatomical gift
HB 5233 amends West Virginia's anatomical gift laws to specifically clarify rules for *living* anatomical gifts - donations of body parts made while the donor is still alive for transplantation or therapy. It establishes that only adults (18+) can make such gifts, requires clear consent documentation, and defines who can legally act as an "agent" (e.g., via medical power of attorney) to make gifts on a donor’s behalf. The bill also updates key terms like "donor registry" (including driver’s license markings) and specifies that consent must be documented to avoid confusion. This directly affects living donors, medical providers, and organ/tissue procurement organizations in West Virginia.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2026
Last action Feb 5, 2026
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Feb 5, 2026
Committee
To House Health and Human Resources
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Sean Hornbuckle
DDemocratic
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