Anatomical Gift Act Procedures - Louisiana SB427
Summary
The Louisiana Senate passed SB427 on April 7, 2026, by a vote of 36-0, establishing procedures and methods to execute gifts under the Anatomical Gift Act. The bill has been sent to the House for consideration and is scheduled to take effect January 1, 2027.
What changed
SB427 introduces comprehensive procedures for executing anatomical gifts under Louisiana's Anatomical Gift Act. The bill defines the methods and documentation requirements for individuals to make organ, tissue, and body part donations, potentially including expanded donor registry access, consent verification processes, and coordination protocols between healthcare facilities and organ procurement organizations.
Healthcare providers in Louisiana, particularly hospitals and transplant centers, should prepare to implement updated procedures for documenting and honoring anatomical gifts. Patients and consumers who wish to become donors should be aware of the new requirements for executing valid gifts under state law.
What to do next
- Monitor legislative progress through Louisiana House
- Review organ donation consent and documentation procedures
- Update clinical protocols to comply with new Anatomical Gift Act procedures upon enactment
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Louisiana / SB427 Passed SB427 Senate Bill Passed 2026-03-30
Provides for procedures and methods to execute gifts under the Anatomical Gift Act. (1/1/27)
Bill Details
State Louisiana
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber Senate
Official Source www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26r...
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Sponsors
Thomas Pressly (Sen - R)
Action History
2026-04-07 S Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title and passed by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays; ordered reengrossed and sent to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled. 2026-03-31 S Read by title. Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading and final passage. 2026-03-30 S Substitute for Senate Bill No. 311. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
Votes
2026-04-07 Senate Vote on SB 427 FINAL PASSAGE (#256) Yea: 36 Nay: 0
Bill Text Versions
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