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NJ S2302

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

John McKeon

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes an "opt-out" organ donation system in New Jersey, where all driver's license and identification card holders 18 and older are automatically designated as organ donors unless they affirmatively decline
  • Individuals wishing to not be organ donors must make an explicit designation to opt out through the Motor Vehicle Commission
  • Adds all adult residents with default donor designations to the Donate Life NJ Registry, with real-time electronic access provided to federally designated organ procurement organizations
  • Exempts persons under 18 years of age from the automatic donor designation unless they have previously registered as donors
  • Takes effect on the first day of the seventh month following enactment

Legislative Description

Provides for opting out of organ and tissue donation.

Transportation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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