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AL HB411

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/4/2016

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Hurst

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2016

AI Summary

  • Name the act "Angelynn and Courtney's Law"
  • Require Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to create and implement a program promoting organ donation through driver's license application and renewal processes effective January 1, 2017
  • Mandate ALEA provide brochures and organ donation information at all driver's license offices as supplied by the federally certified Alabama Organ Procurement Organization
  • Establish legislative findings that over 121,000 people nationally and more than 3,300 in Alabama are waiting for organ transplants, with approximately 19 people per day dying before receiving suitable organs
  • The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Organ donation, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) required to provide information regarding designation on driver's licenses

Law Enforcement Agency

Last Action

Delivered to Governor at 3:10 p.m. on May 4, 2016.

5/4/2016

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services4/13/2016
Public Safety and Homeland Security3/15/2016

Full Bill Text

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