The bill amends the Code of West Virginia to improve the voter registration process by allowing applicants to register as organ donors. It mandates that each voter registration application includes a statement for individuals to express their desire to register as organ donors and be included in the National Donate Life Registry. The Secretary of State is given the authority to provide donor registrant records to the donor registry and must include organ donation information on voter registration cards. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of State to propose legislative rules to implement these new provisions.

Moreover, the bill revises definitions related to anatomical gifts and establishes that a voter registration card can serve as a document of gift for organ donation. It emphasizes the protection of personally identifiable information on donor registries, stating that such information cannot be disclosed without the donor's consent, except for determining the status of an anatomical gift near the donor's death. The bill also outlines new responsibilities for the Secretary of State and the Division of Natural Resources regarding the anatomical organ donation program, including informing voters about the program and ensuring compliance with specific legal subsections for private donor registries.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 3-2-5, 16-19-3, 16-19-5, 16-19-19
Committee Substitute: 3-2-5, 16-19-3, 16-19-5, 16-19-19
Engrossed Committee Substitute: 3-2-5, 16-19-3, 16-19-5, 16-19-19