SB 363

Abstract

Creates the Non-Transplant Organ Donation Regulation Act. Requires non-transplant organ donation organizations that acquire or transfer human bodies or human body parts for education, research, or the advancement of medical, dental, or mortuary science to register with the office of the Secretary of State and be licensed by the Department of Public Health. Contains requirements for license application, accreditation, renewal, and fees. Provides that the fees collected for the licensure and license renewal of non-transplant organ donation organizations shall be deposited into the Public Health Licensing Fund to be used by the Department for the administration and the enforcement of the Act. Provides that the Department may deny, suspend, or revoke a license; assess civil penalties; and perform inspections under the Act. Provides requirements for donor consent forms, non-transplant anatomical donation and non-transplant anatomical material identification, donor records, and recordkeeping. Contains requirements regarding the labeling, packaging, and final disposition of human bodies or human body parts under the Act. Provides disciplinary action, including criminal penalties, for violation of the Act. Contains other provisions. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Public Health Licensing Fund. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: New Act 30 ILCS 105/5.935 new Adds reference to: 15 ILCS 305/35 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Secretary of State Act. Creates the Task Force on Best Practices and Licensing of Non-Transplant Organ Donation Organizations to review and report on national standards for best practices in relation to the licensing and regulation of organizations that solicit or accept non-transplantation whole bodies and body parts. Provides for meetings and reporting requirements of the Task Force. Provides for appointment and membership requirements of the Task Force. Provides that the Office of the Secretary of State shall provide the Task Force with administrative and other support. Repeals provisions on July 1, 2022. Defines "Task Force". Effective immediately.