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MS HB394

Bill

Status

Failed

3/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Mark Formby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reenacts the Revised Mississippi Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (Sections 41-39-101 through 41-39-147), which governs organ, eye, and tissue donation for transplantation, therapy, research, or education purposes

  • Establishes who may make anatomical gifts: adults, emancipated minors, individuals at least 18 years old eligible for driver's licenses, authorized agents, parents of unemancipated minors, and guardians

  • Creates a priority list for family members and others who may authorize donation after death, including spouse, adult children, parents, adult siblings, grandchildren, grandparents, and guardians

  • Prohibits the sale or purchase of body parts for transplantation, with violations punishable by fines up to $50,000 and/or imprisonment up to 5 years

  • Repeals the automatic sunset provision (Section 41-39-149) that would have terminated the Anatomical Gift Act, making the law permanent effective July 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Mississippi Uniform Anatomical Gift Act; reenact and delete repealer on.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare2/14/2014
Rules1/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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