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WV HB3226

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sean Hornbuckle

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "living anatomical gift" as the donation of a human body part to take place prior to the donor's death for transplantation or therapy purposes

  • Restricts who can make a living anatomical gift to only the donor themselves if they are an adult, or a minor who is emancipated or at least 16 years old

  • Prohibits the state, state agents, parents, guardians, and medical power of attorney holders from making living anatomical gifts on behalf of another person

  • Requires express written informed consent for living anatomical gifts, including certification that the donor understands medical risks and long-term effects, is mentally competent, and has been provided information at least 24 hours before donation

  • Mandates that consent documentation include specific donor identification and a medical opinion on the donation's impact on the recipient's health, including whether the gift is a match for the intended recipient

Legislative Description

Relating to living anatomical gift

Health

Last Action

To House Health and Human Resources

3/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Resources3/7/2025

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