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MS HB1232
Bill
Status
2/4/2014
Primary Sponsor
Becky Currie
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the estate, immediate family members, and next of kin of organ donors from being liable for unpaid medical expenses related to organ removal after the donor's death.
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Applies when an anatomical gift is made by the donor before death or by an authorized person after the donor's death, and the organ is removed for transplantation, therapy, research, or education purposes.
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Liability exemption covers expenses from hospitals, health care institutions, physicians, and other health care providers or technicians only after all applicable health insurance and third-party reimbursement sources have paid their portions.
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Takes effect July 1, 2014.
Legislative Description
Organ donors; estate and family not liable for payment of any medical expenses of organ removal after insurance has paid.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2014