2003 House Bill 4479 / Public Act 67

Introduced in the House

March 27, 2003

Introduced by Rep. John Gleason (D-48)

To establish that a person's designation as a posthumous organ donor is not revocable by family members after his or her death. See also House Bill 4125, which would allow patient advocates to make the donation after a person's death.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

April 1, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 8, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which incorporates technical changes that do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. John Gleason (D-48)

To clarify the priority by which family members may donate an individual's organs after death. See House Bill 4125.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 22, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

June 24, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

July 1, 2003

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To establish that a person's designation as a posthumous organ donor is not revocable by family members after his or her death. See also House Bill 4125, which would allow patient advocates to make the donation after a person's death.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 21, 2003