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ID S1027
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/23/2019
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
- Defines "first responder" as law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical services providers, coroners, or other emergency rescuers for purposes of organ donation procedures
- Requires first responders and hospitals to conduct reasonable searches for documents of gift or donor refusal on deceased or near-death individuals
- Mandates notification of the Idaho state communication center (StateComm) as soon as reasonably possible when a donor is identified as deceased, including the deceased's name and date of birth if known
- Requires StateComm to notify the appropriate organ procurement organization, tissue bank, or eye bank following notification of a donor's death
- Protects first responders and hospitals from criminal or civil liability for failing to discharge duties under this section
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding notification in the event of a donor's death.
ORGAN DONORS
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to Health & Welfare
1/24/2019
Committee Referrals
Health and Welfare1/24/2019
Judiciary and Rules1/23/2019
Full Bill Text
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