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NY S05313
Bill
Status
Passed
8/18/2016
Primary Sponsor
Kemp Hannon
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AI Summary
- Lowers the minimum age for making an anatomical gift from 18 years to 16 years old in New York State
- Allows persons aged 16 or 17 who are of sound mind to donate all or any part of their body for purposes specified in Public Health Law section 4302
- Permits minors aged 16-17 to execute organ donor cards, driver's license authorizations, or register in the New York State organ and tissue donor registry
- Applies the same protections to minor donors as adult donors, preventing family members from rescinding anatomical gifts except upon showing the donor revoked authorization
- Amends Public Health Law section 4301 and vehicle and traffic law section 504
Legislative Description
Authorizes persons 16 years of age or older to make an anatomical gift.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.248
8/18/2016
Committee Referrals
Codes4/11/2016
Health1/6/2016
Codes6/24/2015
Health5/13/2015
Full Bill Text
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