Human Organ and Tissue Donation Act
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Bill overview
Bill NL114, “Human Organ and Tissue Donation Act”, is a Newfoundland and Labrador bill from session ga50session2.
Its latest recorded status is “Introduced”.
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PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Newfoundland and Labrador government is currently considering the Human Organ and Tissue Donation Act, which is at the first reading stage in the 50th general assembly, second session. This bill aims to establish a framework for the donation and transplantation of human organs and tissues in the province, including consent requirements, donor registration, and the creation of a provincial organ and tissue donation agency to oversee the process.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act may be cited as the Human Organ and Tissue Donation Act.
- 02This Act applies to all provinces and territories in Canada.
- 03The Minister of Health is responsible for the administration of this Act.
- 04A person who has reached the age of majority may consent to the donation of their organs and tissues.
- 05The consent of a person who has reached the age of majority is valid even if they are unconscious or unable to communicate.
- 06A person who has died may be considered an organ donor if they have registered their consent prior to death.
Vote roll
No division has been recorded for this bill yet.