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MO HB1968

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2010

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth Biermann

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "William John Yates Law" as a new section 194.310 in Chapter 194, RSMo relating to anatomical gifts
  • Permits any person who is or has been incarcerated in Missouri or another state to voluntarily donate anatomical gifts under existing anatomical gift law
  • Deems an anatomical gift donation involuntary if obtained through coercion, undue influence, or in exchange for incentives such as reduced sentences or early release for good behavior
  • Clarifies that existing anatomical gift provisions do not prohibit incarcerated persons from making voluntary donations

Legislative Description

Establishes the William John Yates Law which allows a person who is or has been incarcerated to be a voluntary donor of an anatomical gift

Last Action

Referred: Health Care Policy (H)

5/14/2010

Committee Referrals

Health Care Policy5/14/2010

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