The proposed bill, "An Act relative to organ transplant vehicles," aims to establish regulations for the operation and registration of vehicles used for transporting human organs and medical personnel involved in organ recovery or transplantation. It amends Section 7B of chapter 89 of the General Laws to include provisions for the driver of an organ transplant vehicle, as defined in the new Section 245 of chapter 111. This section outlines the definitions of key terms, such as "organ procurement organization" and "organ transplant vehicle," and mandates that all such vehicles be registered with the relevant department.

Additionally, the bill designates organ transplant vehicles as emergency vehicles while they are in operation for their intended purpose. It sets forth requirements for compliance with regulations, proper identification of the vehicles, and necessary training for drivers. The department is tasked with creating regulations that cover registration standards, operational guidelines, and driver qualifications. Furthermore, the commissioner has the authority to revoke or suspend the registration of any organ transplant vehicle if the owning organization fails to adhere to the established regulations.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 89-7B