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CT SB00750

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/26/2017

Primary Sponsor

Edward Kennedy

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Origin

Senate

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adopts an opt-out policy for organ donation in Connecticut, making all state residents automatic organ donors upon death
  • Allows residents to join an official registry to opt out of organ donation if they choose not to participate
  • Aims to increase availability of donated organs to prevent deaths of Connecticut citizens awaiting transplants
  • Referred to the Committee on Public Health
  • Introduced by Senator Kennedy (12th District) in the January 2017 session

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Organ Donation.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/17

2/9/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/26/2017

Full Bill Text

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