The bill amends the Revised Arkansas Anatomical Gift Act to allow specific classes of individuals to modify, amend, or revoke an anatomical gift after the donor's death. It introduces a new section, 20-17-1228, which outlines the rights of the donor's next of kin to make such changes. The bill specifies that the spouse, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, guardians, and other relatives can revoke or amend the anatomical gift under certain conditions, including the donor's death circumstances. Additionally, it establishes that individuals charged with serious crimes related to the donor's death forfeit their rights to modify the gift, but these rights are restored if they are acquitted or if the charges are dismissed.

Furthermore, the bill mandates annual reporting requirements for organ procurement organizations, as detailed in the new section 20-17-1229. These organizations must submit a report by January 31 each year, detailing the number and types of organs and tissues procured, the financial transactions related to these procurements, and instances of anatomical gift revocation. Failure to comply with these reporting requirements can result in the revocation of the organization's charter by the Secretary of State, barring them from future organ procurement activities in the state.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1679 V2 - 3-19-2025 02:59 PM: 20-17-102(m)
Old version HB1679 Original - 3-4-2025 03:52 PM: 20-17-1205, 20-17-1206, 20-17-1209, 20-17-1207, 20-17-1208, 20-17-1204(2), 20-17-1211
HB 1679: 20-17-1205, 20-17-1206, 20-17-1209, 20-17-1207, 20-17-1208, 20-17-1204(2), 20-17-1211