This bill amends Florida Statutes to allow minors under 18 years of age to become organ and tissue donors with informed parental consent. It specifies that the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles must provide education on organ and tissue donation at the time of signing a donor card. The new provisions include collecting informed consent from the donor, providing options for organ and tissue donation, and informing the donor that their election serves as a last will and testament.

Additionally, the bill revises the criteria for the web-based donor registry and anatomical gift education program. It emphasizes the need for a user-friendly online registration process that allows for the selection and editing of donation records. The education program will now focus on informing medical professionals, law enforcement, and the public about the laws regarding anatomical gifts, while removing the previous requirement to specifically educate high school students. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 970 Filed: 765.514