Bill > HR2589

This bill introduces comprehensive regulations for the consensual donation and transfer of human bodies and body parts for educational, research, or scientific purposes, excluding organ transplantation. The legislation requires individuals or organizations that acquire and sell human bodies or body parts to register with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, providing detailed information about their business, including addresses, equipment, services, and a designated representative. Registrants must maintain extensive records for each body or body part, including documentation of donor consent, medical history, transfer details, and chain of custody. The bill mandates specific labeling and packaging requirements to ensure safety, prevent contamination, and protect donor privacy, with labels including information such as donor name, body part description, transfer details, cause of death, and infectious disease information. Registrants must also ensure proper disposition of human remains, either by returning them to the donor's family or following the donor's written instructions. Violations of these regulations can result in fines and potential revocation of registration. The bill defines key terms like "donor," "education," and "human body part" and provides clear guidelines for handling human remains in educational and research contexts. The regulations will take effect two years after the act's enactment, giving organizations time to adapt to the new requirements.

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