This bill clarifies that agreeing to be an organ donor does not automatically mean a person consents to donate eggs or sperm—separate, explicit consent is required for reproductive material. The law prevents eggs or sperm from being retrieved or used without a donor's specific, informed agreement to that particular donation.
House of Representatives Reconsidered Failed, YEAS 33, NAYS 35. H.J. 206
House of Representatives Intent to reconsider H.J. 197
House of Representatives Do Pass Failed, YEAS 35, NAYS 30. H.J. 197
Health and Human Services Do Pass Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 4. H.J. 3
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 51
Reconsidered
Do Pass
Health and Human Services — Do Pass