The bill amends and reenacts several sections of Louisiana's Revised Statutes concerning anatomical gifts, specifically addressing R.S. 17:2351, 2352, 2354, 2354.1, 2354.2, 2354.7, 2354.8, and 2357(A) and (F), while also introducing new sections R.S. 17:2351.1 and 2354.10 through 2354.14. Key amendments include the introduction of definitions for terms such as "authorization," "consent," and "registry," which clarify the legal processes surrounding anatomical gifts. The bill establishes that refusals to make anatomical gifts can be executed similarly to the gifts themselves, reinforcing individual autonomy in these decisions. It also specifies that a revocation of an anatomical gift does not equate to a refusal, allowing for new decisions unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Additionally, the bill outlines the handling of anatomical gift decisions made by minors, requiring parental or guardian consent for such decisions to be legally recognized. It introduces provisions regarding premortem interventions, ensuring they are only performed when medically indicated or legally consented to, and prohibits actions that could hasten death. The bill mandates procurement organizations to conduct a reasonable search of the registry to determine an individual's anatomical gift status when a hospital refers a person at or near death. It also recognizes anatomical gift decisions made in other states as valid under Louisiana law, with the most recent legally effective authorization or refusal taking precedence in cases of conflicting decisions. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
SB427 Original: 17:2357(A)
SB427 Engrossed: 17:2357(A)
SB427 Reengrossed: 17:2357(A)
SB427 Enrolled: 17:2357(A)
SB427 Act 511: 17:2357(A)