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HB 3106

Establishes the "End Organ Harvesting Act of 2026"

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Anthony Ealy

Missouri bill establishing restrictions on organ harvesting practices, currently in early legislative stages with limited details publicly available on specific provisions.

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Bill Summary · HB 3106

Legislative bill overview

HB 3106, the "End Organ Harvesting Act of 2026," is a Missouri bill introduced by Representative Anthony Ealy that addresses organ harvesting practices. Based on the title, it likely seeks to restrict or prohibit certain organ harvesting procedures, though the specific mechanisms and scope require examination of the bill's text to determine which practices are targeted and what enforcement mechanisms are included.

Why this is important

Organ harvesting legislation directly affects transplant medicine, medical ethics, and healthcare policy. Missouri's approach could influence how the state regulates organ procurement, donation consent procedures, and medical practices—potentially impacting both transplant availability for patients in need and medical practitioners' ability to conduct standard procedures.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition and scope: The bill's definition of "organ harvesting" is critical—whether it targets only unethical practices or restricts standard organ donation and transplantation procedures
  • Medical practice impact: Potential conflict with established transplant medicine protocols and whether restrictions align with federal FDA and organ procurement organization (OPO) standards
  • Enforcement mechanisms: Questions about how violations would be prosecuted, penalties applied, and whether enforcement could create liability for hospitals and medical professionals

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

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