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A 7011

Allows individuals to register in the donate life registry through mandatory personal income tax electronic tax filings

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Karl Brabenec and 34 co-sponsors

Bill A 7011 allows taxpayers to register as organ donors while filing taxes electronically, aiming to boost donor numbers and improve transplant availability.

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Bill Summary · A 7011

Summary of Bill A 7011

Bill Information

  • Bill Number: A 7011
  • Title: Allows individuals to register in the donate life registry through mandatory personal income tax electronic tax filings
  • Status: Tabled
  • Introduced: March 18, 2025
  • Classification: Bill

Purpose and Intent

Bill A 7011 aims to streamline the process of registering individuals in the donate life registry by integrating it into the electronic personal income tax filing system. The intent is to increase the number of registered organ donors, thereby enhancing the availability of organs for transplantation and potentially saving lives.

Key Provisions

  • Electronic Registration: The bill proposes that individuals can opt to register for the donate life registry while filing their personal income taxes electronically. This would simplify the registration process and encourage more people to become organ donors.
  • Mandatory Inclusion: The bill mandates that the option to register for the donate life registry be included in the electronic tax filing process, making it a standard part of tax preparation for those who file electronically.
  • Awareness Campaign: The bill may also include provisions for an awareness campaign to educate taxpayers about the importance of organ donation and the new registration option available through tax filings.

Affected Parties

  • Individuals: Taxpayers who file their income taxes electronically will be directly affected, as they will have the opportunity to register as organ donors during the tax filing process.
  • Healthcare System: The healthcare system may benefit from an increase in registered organ donors, which could lead to improved outcomes for patients in need of transplants.
  • State Agencies: State health departments and agencies responsible for managing the donate life registry will need to adapt their systems to accommodate the new registration process.

Legislative Timeline

  • March 18, 2025: Bill A 7011 was introduced and referred to the Health Committee.
  • June 4, 2025: The bill passed the Assembly and was delivered to the Senate.
  • June 12, 2025: The bill passed the Senate, was substituted for S7331A, and returned to the Assembly.
  • October 9, 2025: The bill was delivered to the Governor.
  • October 16, 2025: The bill received a veto memo.
  • October 17, 2025: The bill was tabled.

Related Bills

  • S 7331: This is the companion bill in the Senate that shares similar provisions and intent regarding the integration of organ donor registration into the tax filing process.

Conclusion

Bill A 7011 represents an innovative approach to increasing organ donor registrations by leveraging the existing infrastructure of electronic tax filings. While the bill has been tabled and vetoed, its introduction highlights the ongoing efforts to address organ donation shortages and improve public health outcomes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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