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ID S1116

Bill

Status

Passed

4/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "first responder" as a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical services provider, coroner, or other emergency rescuer.

  • Requires first responders and hospitals to conduct reasonable searches for documents of gift or donor refusal information on individuals who are dead or near death.

  • Mandates that when an individual is identified as a donor, the person determining death must notify the Idaho State Communication Center as soon as reasonably possible with the deceased's location, name, and date of birth if known.

  • Requires the Idaho State Communication Center to notify the appropriate organ procurement organization, tissue bank, or eye bank as soon as reasonably possible.

  • Protects persons from criminal or civil liability for failing to discharge duties under this section, though they may be subject to administrative sanctions.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide that certain information regarding donors shall be given to the Idaho State Communication Center and organ procurement organizations.

ORGAN DONATIONS

Last Action

Signed by Governor on 04/03/13 Session Law Chapter 247 Effective: 07/01/13

4/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules2/21/2013

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