| Last Action | to Judiciary (H) |
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| Title | AN ACT relating to organ donation. |
| Bill Documents |
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| Impact Statements | Corrections Impact |
| Bill Request Number | 982 |
| Sponsor | J. Comer Jr. |
| Summary of Original Version | Create new sections of KRS 196 to require the Department of Corrections to establish an organ and tissue donor program; require display of educational pamphlets and brochures in inmate housing units; supply forms for donation and document inmate's medical record; require the department and medical authorities to develop policies and procedures for organ or tissue donations; permit the department or correctional institution to prohibit an inmate from participating if a security risk exists; specify that the department shall not be responsible for any costs associated with organ or tissue donation; amend KRS 197.045 to permit up to 60 days good time credit for living organ donation and prohibit forfeiture of credit earned for organ donation. |
| Index Headings of Original Version |
Administrative Regulations and Proceedings - Corrections, organ donor program Corrections and Correctional Facilities, State - Organ donor program, inmate, establish Health and Medical Services - Organ donor program, inmate, establish State Agencies - Corrections, organ donor program, establish Corrections Impact - Organ donor program, inmate, establish |
| 02/01/08 |
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| 02/04/08 |
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