Bill > SB1901

This bill establishes new regulations for public health and safety concerning anatomical gifts and the determination of death, with an effective date of November 1, 2026. It prohibits hospital staff, representatives of procurement organizations (entities involved in obtaining organs for transplant), or others involved in organ donation or determining death from discussing potential anatomical gifts with a decedent's immediate family within twenty-four hours of the official determination of death. The bill also forbids misrepresenting the LifeShare Donor Registry, implying donation hastens end-of-life care, or suggesting financial compensation for anatomical gifts. Procurement organizations must provide families with full disclosure of conflicts of interest, a written summary of the donation process, and contact information for an independent state ombudsperson for complaints, and discussions about potential anatomical gifts must be electronically recorded with family consent. Violations can be reported to the State Department of Health, with protections for whistleblowers, and may result in a civil penalty of up to $50,000 per violation. Additionally, the bill amends existing law to require a secondary, independent verification of death by a neurologist or physician not affiliated with the treating hospital or organ procurement organization for the purpose of anatomical gifts.

Health and Social Services

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1901&Session=2600