New JerseyOrgan donation groups would have to verify donors’ latest choices
Organizations handling organ and tissue donations in New Jersey would have to check and use donors’ latest recorded choices, including withdrawals, before taking donation-related action.
What it does
Organ donation organizations serving New Jersey would have to use the latest available donor choices from authorized sources. Their records and checks would have to reflect those choices before any donation-related action.
Argument forUsing current records could help protect people’s latest donation choices, including decisions to withdraw consent, before organizations act.
Argument againstChecking the latest choices and updating records before any donation action could add steps that delay organizations handling donations.
More detail
Organ donation organizations would have to check and use the latest available donor choices. This covers federally designated organizations serving New Jersey when checking the donation status and identity of donors or others legally allowed to authorize donations. They would use the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, the Donate Life NJ Registry, or another authorized source, as applicable. Their records and checks would have to reflect the donor’s latest choice to donate or withdraw consent before any donation-related action. The requirement would take effect immediately if the bill becomes law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 10Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health CommitteeIntroduced
Healthcare