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A 4935

Requires State agencies to provide information regarding living donations; appropriates $1 million.

2026-2027 Regular Session

The bill requires state agencies to provide clear, accessible information about living organ donation to the public.

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
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Bill Summary · A 4935

Summary of New Jersey A-4935 (Session 222)

Purpose and Intent

A-4935 seeks to improve awareness and accessibility of living organ donation by requiring state agencies to provide information about living donation. The bill also appropriates $1,000,000 to support related activities, programs, or outreach efforts. The overarching goal is to increase informed decision-making and participation in living donation processes among New Jersey residents.

Key Provisions

  • Information dissemination by state agencies

    • State agencies are mandated to provide clear, accessible information about living organ donation.
    • The information must cover the process, benefits, risks, eligibility, and potential impacts of living donation.
    • Agencies may be required to post information on official websites, include it in relevant public-facing materials, or provide it through appropriate outreach channels.
    • The provision aims to reach potential living donors and recipients, as well as the general public seeking educational resources.

  • Scope of agencies

    • The bill applies to state agencies as defined by current New Jersey administrative structure. (Specific agencies to be identified in statute or implementing guidance.)

  • Content requirements

    • Information should address: what living donation is, how the process works, medical and logistical considerations, potential financial implications or protections, and where to access further resources or counseling.
    • It may specify the inclusion of contact information for transplant centers, donation organizations, and consumer or patient advocacy resources.

  • Appropriation

    • A supplemental appropriation of $1,000,000 is authorized to support the bill’s objectives.
    • Use of funds: likely earmarked for development of informational materials, public outreach, partnerships with hospitals or transplant organizations, and potential program administration. (Details would be clarified in the budget language or implementing regulations.)

Who Would Be Affected

  • State agencies: Required to provide living donation information to the public and stakeholders.
  • Potential living donors and recipients: Benefit from increased access to clear, reliable information to inform decision-making.
  • Healthcare and transplant communities: May participate in information development and dissemination efforts.
  • General public and educators: Gain resources for community awareness and education about living donation.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Implementation timeline: The bill would specify a phased or immediate effective date for agencies to begin providing information, possibly with deadlines for initial materials and ongoing updates. (Details would be in the bill’s text or implementing regulations.)
  • Reporting and oversight: The bill may establish reporting requirements to a legislative committee or a state health department on the rollout, reach, and effectiveness of the information program.
  • Administrative guidance: Agencies may receive directives on format, language accessibility (e.g., multilingual resources), and accessibility standards.

Practical Implications

  • Enhanced public awareness about living donation could lead to increased donor inquiries and potential donor matches.
  • The appropriation enables development of standardized materials, potentially reducing misinformation and disparities in knowledge.
  • Implementation would require coordination among health, human services, and possibly aging or veterans’ affairs divisions to ensure comprehensive dissemination.

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

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