The bill amends the Revised Arkansas Anatomical Gift Act to enhance the process of anatomical gift management, particularly in cases where the donor is incapacitated or deceased. It introduces provisions allowing specific classes of individuals, such as the donor's spouse, adult children, parents, and siblings, to modify, amend, or revoke an anatomical gift. The bill specifies that an anatomical gift made without a clear indication to the contrary is intended solely for transplantation purposes. Additionally, it establishes a hierarchy of individuals who can make or revoke anatomical gifts, ensuring that if there are multiple eligible members from a class, a majority must agree to any changes if an objection is known.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that procurement organizations report their activities to the House and Senate Committees on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor starting January 1, 2026. These reports must include detailed information on the number and types of organs and tissues harvested, their usage, success rates of transplantations, and financial details related to the procurement process. The procurement organizations are required to submit these reports biannually, and failure to comply may result in the revocation of their charter and prohibition from organ procurement activities in the state.

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