Bill > H565

This bill introduces a new option for North Carolina resident taxpayers to register as organ and tissue donors directly through their state income tax return. The bill requires the income tax form to include a dedicated section where taxpayers and their spouses can voluntarily check boxes to authorize organ and tissue donation upon their death. This section will include spaces for dates of birth and explanatory information about the donation process, and importantly, checking these boxes will not be mandatory for filing or receiving tax refunds. The bill also authorizes the Department of Revenue to share donor information with the Department of Transportation's Motor Vehicles Division and organ procurement organizations to update the Organ Donor Registry. Additionally, the bill specifies that an election made on a tax return is valid upon filing and remains in effect until the donor revokes their consent. The new process provides an additional convenient method for residents to become organ donors, complementing existing methods like driver's license registration and wills. The bill is set to become effective on January 1, 2027, giving state departments time to implement the necessary systems and rules.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H565