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IL HB1349
Bill
Status
2/13/2009
Primary Sponsor
William Davis
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AI Summary
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Creates the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act to govern donation of human body parts for transplantation, therapy, research, or education, replacing the previous Illinois Anatomical Gift Act.
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Establishes procedures for making, amending, and revoking anatomical gifts during life or after death, including options via driver's license, will, donor registry, or documented communication.
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Allows individuals to refuse anatomical gifts and authorizes family members in priority order to make gifts on behalf of deceased persons unless the individual previously refused.
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Prohibits purchase or sale of body parts for transplantation (Class 4 felony for first offense, Class 2 felony for subsequent offenses) but permits reasonable charges for removal, processing, preservation, storage, and transportation.
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Requires hospitals to coordinate with organ procurement organizations, grants immunity to good-faith participants, and establishes procedures for coroners and medical examiners to cooperate with procurement organizations while maintaining investigative authority.
Legislative Description
REVISED UNIFORM ANAT GIFT ACT
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4/3/2009