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This bill increases the criminal penalty for purchasing or selling human organs and adds a requirement for medical licensing boards to revoke a physician's license if they knowingly use an organ obtained illegally. Specifically, the bill changes the current penalty for violating Section 48.02 of the Penal Code from a Class A misdemeanor to a state jail felony, which typically carries more severe consequences. Additionally, the bill mandates that if a physician uses a human organ that was obtained in violation of the law, their medical license must be automatically revoked. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will only apply to offenses and conduct occurring on or after that date. The changes aim to strengthen legal protections against illegal organ trafficking and ensure medical professionals are held accountable for using illegally obtained organs.

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