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NJ S2302
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
John McKeon
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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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