Organ Donation Referral Improvement Act
January 9, 2025
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Where This Stands
Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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The bill proposes changes to how hospitals and medical facilities identify and refer potential organ donors, which could impact the availability of organs for transplant patients.
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Hospitals and medical facilities
These entities would be subject to new or modified requirements regarding the identification and referral of potential organ donors.
Organ transplant patients
Changes to the referral process may impact the volume or efficiency of organ availability for transplant.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
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Why It Matters
The bill proposes changes to how hospitals and medical facilities identify and refer potential organ donors, which could impact the availability of organs for transplant patients.
Key Facts
- The bill is designated as an HR (House of Representatives) bill.
- The bill has been formally referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- The primary objective of the legislation is to improve the organ donation referral process.
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