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WV HB5233
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sean Hornbuckle
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AI Summary
- Defines "living anatomical gift" as the donation of a human body part prior to the donor's death for transplantation or therapy purposes
- Restricts who may 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, agents of the state, parents, guardians, and those with medical power of attorney from making living anatomical gifts on behalf of another person
- Establishes mandatory informed consent requirements including certification of risk disclosure, mental competency verification, donor identification, medical compatibility findings, and provision of information at least 24 hours before donation
- Amends West Virginia Code §16-19-3, §16-19-4, and §16-19-5 of the Anatomical Gift Act
Legislative Description
Relating to living anatomical gift
Health
Last Action
To House Health and Human Resources
2/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Health & Human Resources2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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