Bill No.: SF0086                  Drafter:  JWL

LSO No.:  09LSO-0123              Effective Date:  7/1/2009

Enrolled Act No.:  SEA0031

Chapter No.:       97

Prime Sponsor:     Senator Perkins

Catch Title:       Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act.

Subject:  Adoption of Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act.

Summary/Major Elements:

· This act repeals the Wyoming Uniform Anatomical Gift Act and enacts the Revised Anatomical Gift Act.

· The Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act:

· Defines relevant terms;

· Validates gifts made under the repealed act;

· Specifies who may make, amend or rescind an anatomical gift;

· Identifies the manner of making, amending or refusing to make an anatomical gift;

· Identifies who may make and the manner of making an anatomical gift of a decedent's body or body part;

· Specifies persons who may receive anatomical gifts and the authorized purposes of anatomical gifts;

· Defines "procurement organization" and specifies the rights and duties of procurement organizations in regard to anatomical gifts;

· Requires hospitals and coroners to coordinate with procurement organizations for procurement and use of anatomical gifts;

· Provides that knowingly buying or selling a body part for financial gain is a felony;

· Provides that intentionally falsifying or destroying an anatomical gift document is a misdemeanor;

· Provides immunity for persons acting in good faith in accordance with the act;

· Provides for a registry of anatomical gift donors;

· Provides for donations to an anatomical gift awareness account to promote awareness and education related to organ and tissue donation.