2007 House Bill 4945 / 2008 Public Act 41

Adopt uniform anatomical gift act

Introduced in the House

June 19, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Brian Calley (R-87)

To amend the estates and protected individuals code to make it conform with the uniform anatomical gift act proposed by House Bill 4940, which would streamline the process of making an anatomical gift.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Oct. 25, 2007

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 4, 2007

Amendment offered by Rep. Brian Calley (R-87)

To establish that the authority of a patient advocate designated by an individual includes the to resolve a conflict between the terms of the advance health care directive and the administration of means necessary to ensure the medical suitability of the anatomical gift.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 5, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

March 4, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 6, 2008

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To amend the estates and protected individuals code to make it conform with the uniform anatomical gift act proposed by House Bill 4940, which would streamline the process of making an anatomical gift.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

March 13, 2008