Anatomical Gifts - As introduced, prohibits a procurement organization from contacting a deceased individual's family, next of kin, or authorized representative to procure an anatomical gift from the deceased unless the deceased authorized such a gift in a documented anatomical gift authorization. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 30.

Summary

The bill bars procurement organizations and their affiliates from soliciting a deceased person’s family for an anatomical gift unless the donor previously provided a documented authorization. It defines acceptable documentation, sets civil penalties for violations, and allows the health department and attorney general to enforce it. The amendment also removes any authority for families to authorize gifts after death.

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