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CT SB00096

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/12/2023

Primary Sponsor

Martin Looney

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Origin

Senate

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Connecticut general statutes to create a rebuttable presumption that persons killed in motorcycle accidents while riding without a helmet wish to donate their organs
  • The presumption can be rebutted, meaning families or prior declarations by the deceased can override the assumed organ donation wish
  • Applies only to motorcycle accident fatalities where the rider was not wearing a helmet
  • Referred to the Committee on Public Health during the January 2023 General Assembly session
  • Stated purpose is to improve public health

Legislative Description

An Act Establishing A Rebuttable Presumption That Persons Killed In A Motorcycle Accident While Riding Without A Helmet Wish To Donate Their Organs.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health

1/12/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/12/2023

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