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AR HB1608

Bill

Status

Passed

3/29/2015

Primary Sponsor

Julie Mayberry

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Physicians may distribute organ and tissue donation information to a pregnant woman when an unborn fetus is diagnosed with a fatal fetal condition expected to result in death within 3 months of birth.

  • Required donation information must include the telephone number, address, and website for the Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency and steps in the organ and tissue donation process.

  • Physicians must document in writing that donation information has been provided to the pregnant woman.

  • Physicians may distribute organ and tissue donation information to parents or legal guardians upon the death of a fetus or child previously diagnosed with a fatal fetal condition expected to result in death within 3 months of birth.

  • Bill was approved on 03/29/2015.

Legislative Description

To Authorize Physician Distribution Of Organ And Tissue Donation Information When An Unborn Fetus Is Diagnosed With A Fatal Fetal Condition And At The Time Of Death Of A Child Previously Diagnosed With A Fatal Fetal Condition.

Last Action

Notification that HB1608 is now Act 823

3/29/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor3/16/2015
Public Health, Welfare and Labor3/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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