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WV HB3226
Bill
Status
3/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sean Hornbuckle
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Prohibits the state, state agents, parents, guardians, and medical power of attorney holders from making living anatomical gifts on behalf of another person
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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
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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