FINAL BILL REPORT

                   SB 5575

                          C 132 L 95

                      Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Allowing persons at least sixteen years of age to make anatomical gifts if a parent or guardian signs the document of gift.

Sponsors:  Senators Sheldon, Gaspard, Moyer, Wood, Finkbeiner and Winsley; by request of Governor Lowry.

Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

House Committee on Health Care

Background:  Adults may donate organs by following a statutory procedure, including a signed and witnessed document of gift.

Summary:  Individuals between the ages of 16 and 18 may make anatomical gifts, by following the statutory procedure and by obtaining the signed consent of their parent or guardian.  If the consent is not obtained, the gift becomes valid when the individual reaches the age of 18.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate    47 0

House     96 0

Effective:  July 23, 1995