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 new provisions that grant rights to the donor's next of kin, including the spouse, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, and guardians, to make decisions regarding the anatomical gift under certain conditions. The bill specifies that these rights can be exercised if the donor's death is pronounced outside a medical facility or two hours after a death pronouncement within a medical facility. Additionally, it outlines circumstances under which a person may forfeit their right to modify or revoke the gift, such as being charged with a crime related to the donor's death or being estranged from the donor.

Furthermore, the bill mandates annual reporting requirements for organ procurement organizations, which must submit a detailed report to the Legislative Council by January 31 each year. This report will include information on the number and types of organs and tissues procured, the organizations to which they were provided, financial details related to the procurement, and instances of anatomical gift revocation. Failure to comply with these reporting requirements could 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