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LA SB311
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Pressly
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AI Summary
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Amends Louisiana's Anatomical Gift Act to clarify that authorization to donate organs after death does not constitute consent to any medical procedures undertaken prior to death, and prohibits premortem interventions that could hasten death or manufacture irreversibility of circulatory/respiratory functions
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Establishes that revocation of an anatomical gift constitutes a refusal that bars other persons from making a gift on the individual's behalf unless the donor subsequently re-authorizes a new gift
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Prohibits state agencies, including driver's license offices, from soliciting anatomical gift authorization or refusal from minors unless a parent or legal guardian is present and provides express written concurrence
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Requires separate disclosure and express authorization before transporting a decedent to another facility for organ recovery or continuing mechanical ventilation/perfusion after death determination
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Creates a limited judicial review process allowing individuals or authorized representatives to petition courts for declaratory or injunctive relief when material violations of the Act occur, with expedited proceedings available to prevent irreparable harm; effective January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Provides procedures and methods to execute gifts under the Anatomical Gift Act. (1/1/27)
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Last Action
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
3/9/2026