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HB 5233

Relating to living anatomical gift

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sean Hornbuckle

HB 5233 establishes or modifies West Virginia regulations governing living anatomical donations to clarify donation procedures and donor protections.

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Bill Summary · HB 5233

Legislative bill overview

HB 5233 relates to living anatomical gifts in West Virginia, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available information. The bill was introduced on February 5, 2026, and referred to the House Health and Human Resources Committee. Living anatomical gifts typically involve donations of organs, tissue, or other body parts from living donors for transplantation or medical research purposes.

Why is this important

Living anatomical gift legislation affects organ transplant availability, donor protections, and medical ethics frameworks in the state. Clear statutory authority and procedures for living donations can improve transplant outcomes while ensuring informed consent and donor safety. This area of law directly impacts patients awaiting transplants and individuals willing to become living donors.

Potential points of contention

  • Donor consent and coercion protections: Ensuring living donors make voluntary decisions free from family or financial pressure, particularly in lower-income communities
  • Commercialization concerns: Debate over whether compensation for living donors should be permitted, prohibited, or restricted
  • Medical screening and long-term liability: Questions about who bears responsibility for monitoring donor health outcomes and complications after donation

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

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