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16 Co-sponsors
History
- Referred to health
Companion bill
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Relates to presumed consent
In Senate Committee · Health · Sponsor Thomas K. Duane
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A9881
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to presumed consent
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this legislation is to change existing law so that residents of the State of New York over the age of eighteen, unless they designate otherwise, are members of the New York State Organ and Tissue Registry. The bill additionally modifies the procedure for the donation of anatomical gifts by deceased persons,
Summary of specific provisions
Amends §4301 of public health law, as amended by chapter 346 of the laws of 2009, to modify the current system in relation to presumed consent and organ and tissue donation procedures.
Justification
According to the New York State Organ Donor Network, New York State currently has the lowest Donor Designation Rate (DDR) in the United States. In total, only 11% of eligible donors are currently enrolled in The New York State Organ and Tissue Registry. This number starkly contrasts to the national average of 43%. In some states, such as Utah and Iowa, the DDR ranges between 65-70%.
This bill, in conjunction with legislation to provide the ability to persons to "opt-out" of the New York State Organ and Tissue Registry, will create a new model for organ and tissue donation that is aimed at significantly increasing that percentage while taking into Consideration all of the individual rights of persons to decline enrollment into the program.
Prior legislative history
New Bill
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately
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