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BILL NUMBER:S6043
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to prohibiting the valuable consideration for the donation of human organs
Purpose
This bill would prohibit the sale of fetal organs.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 - Amends section 4307 of the public health law, as amended by chapter 362 of the laws of 2009.
Section 2 - Effective date
Justification
Just as it is illegal and punishable by law for the organ of a child or an adult to be sold because it is unethical as well as unregulated, it should also be illegal for the organ of a fetus to be sold.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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