- Introduced -

SB 871 - This act makes changes related to anatomical donations. Current law outlines the procedure for making an anatomical donation. New language allows minors age sixteen or older to make an anatomical donation with parental consent. The consent must be noted on the minor's donor card, application, driver's license, or other gift document (Sections 194.220 - 194.230).

A new section requires certain health carriers and benefit plans to cover human leukocyte antigen testing for use in bone marrow transplantation. Testing must be performed in an appropriate facility. A form indicating informed consent must be completed which will authorize use of the results in the National Marrow Donor Program. Health plans may limit enrollees to one testing per lifetime, but may not charge extra fees for the test (Section 376.1275).

ERIN MOTLEY