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S 7151

Relates to waiting list for organs

2025 Regular Session Introduced by April Baskin and 5 co-sponsors

S 7151 - Relates to Waiting List for Organs OverviewBill Number: S 7151 Title: Relates to waiting list for organs Status: SUBSTITUTED BY A7617 Introduced: April 02, 2025 Purpose

SUBSTITUTED BY A7617
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Bill Summary · S 7151

S 7151 - Relates to Waiting List for Organs

Overview

Bill Number: S 7151
Title: Relates to waiting list for organs
Status: SUBSTITUTED BY A7617
Introduced: April 02, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of this bill is to address the critical shortage of available organs for transplant by streamlining the organ donation and allocation process. The legislation aims to reduce wait times for patients in need of life-saving organ transplants and increase the overall supply of donated organs.

Key Provisions

  • Requires the state organ procurement organization to maintain a centralized, statewide organ transplant waiting list
  • Mandates that all hospitals and healthcare facilities report potential organ donors to the state organ procurement organization within 1 hour of a patient's death
  • Establishes a presumed consent policy, where all individuals are considered potential organ donors unless they have explicitly opted out
  • Provides financial incentives, such as tax credits and reimbursements, to encourage organ donation
  • Directs the state health department to develop a public awareness campaign to educate residents about the importance of organ donation

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Patients awaiting organ transplants: This bill is expected to significantly reduce wait times and increase the likelihood of receiving a life-saving organ
  • Organ donors and their families: The presumed consent policy and financial incentives may increase the overall number of organ donations
  • Healthcare providers: Hospitals and medical facilities will be required to report potential donors in a timely manner, which may impact their workflows
  • State government: The legislation will require additional resources and coordination to maintain the centralized waiting list and implement the new policies

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This bill has been substituted by A7617, which is currently under consideration in the state legislature. If passed, the new policies and requirements would take effect 6 months after the bill's enactment. The state health department would have 3 months to develop the public awareness campaign and establish the necessary infrastructure for the centralized organ transplant waiting list.

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

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