Abstract: Provides that unintentional acts or omissions by organ procurement organizations
towards a donor of an anatomical gift is considered medical malpractice.
Present law does not provide for acts or omissions by organ procurement organizations in private
services or state services to be considered medical malpractice.
Proposed law amends present law to include organ procurement organizations' acts or omissions in
both private and state services.
Proposed law amends the definition of "patient" in present law to include a donor or prospective
donor of an organ or tissue.
(Amends R.S. 40:1231.1(A)(15) and 1237.1(A)(5); Adds R.S. 40:1231.1(M) and 1237.1(D)(3))


Statutes affected:
HB615 Original: 40:1(A)(15), 40:1(A)(5)
HB615 Engrossed: 40:1(A)(15), 40:1(A)(5)
HB615 Reengrossed: 40:1(A)(15), 40:1(A)(5)
HB615 Enrolled: 40:1(A)(15), 40:1(A)(5)