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MS HB394
Bill
Status
3/4/2014
Primary Sponsor
Mark Formby
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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