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IL HB3238

Bill

Status

Failed

1/8/2019

Primary Sponsor

Christine Winger

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Changes Illinois organ donor registry from opt-in to opt-out system, requiring applicants for driver's licenses or identification cards (age 18+) to affirmatively exclude themselves rather than opt in to become donors.

  • Secretary of State must offer applicants the opportunity to have their name excluded from the First Person Consent organ and tissue donor registry and must provide a brochure explaining the registry and donation process.

  • Individuals who do not exclude themselves are deemed to have given full legal consent to organ and tissue donation upon death, with consent effective without witness signatures.

  • Allows organ procurement agencies, tissue banks, and county coroners/medical examiners to inquire whether a potential donor is listed in the registry.

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

VEH CD-ORGAN DONOR-OPT OUT

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/8/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules3/31/2017
Transportation: Vehicles & Safety2/22/2017
Rules2/9/2017

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