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IL HB3238
Bill
Status
1/8/2019
Primary Sponsor
Christine Winger
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Allows organ procurement agencies, tissue banks, and county coroners/medical examiners to inquire whether a potential donor is listed in the registry.
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Legislative Description
VEH CD-ORGAN DONOR-OPT OUT
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/8/2019