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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
SB 98 Reengrossed 2023 Regular Session Carter
Proposed law provides for any person 18 to 40 to give written consent and indicate their
intention to donate bone marrow on their driver's license application. Proposed law further
indicates applicants that give consent will allow their genetic information to be obtained and
stored in a national database and accessible by cancer doctors.
Effective July 1, 2024.
(Adds R.S. 32:410(G))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Transportation,
Highways, and Public Works to the original bill
1. Provides for bone marrow donation and the process in which the office of
motor vehicles must obtain consent for donation.
2. Removes bone marrow from the organ donor section of law.
3. Provides for the process of bone marrow donation and match with patients.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Provides the proper name for the National Marrow Donor Program.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Transportation,
Highways and Public Works to the reengrossed bill:
1. Add a special effective date of July 1, 2024.
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