The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Jacob K. Wilson.
DIGEST
SB 411 Engrossed 2024 Regular Session Kleinpeter
Proposed law is known as "Willy's Law".
Present law provides for the making and revocation of anatomical gifts and provides definitions.
Proposed law retains present law and adds definitions for "fishing license" and "hunting license".
Present law provides methods for indicating anatomical gift authorization on driver's licenses and
identification cards.
Proposed law retains present law and adds indications for fishing and hunting licenses.
Present law provides that invalidation of a driver's license or identification card does not invalidate
an anatomical gift.
Proposed law retains present law and adds fishing and hunting licenses.
Present law requires the office of motor vehicles to cooperate with the donor registry in providing
information relevant to anatomical gifts.
Proposed law retains present law and also requires that Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF)
cooperate with the registry.
Proposed law requires that LDWF provide information on anatomical donations through its
recreational licensing system and that applicants for recreational fishing and hunting licenses who
are not registered donors be provided an opportunity to make a donation. Further requires that
information on special wishes and limitations be provided to applicants.
Proposed law provides that the applicant's response will be indicated on their fishing or hunting
license. Further provides that the gift may be revoked as provided in present law.
Proposed law provides that the state is not liable for removal or use of anatomical gifts pursuant to
proposed law. Further provides that physicians and medical facilities are not liable for removal, use,
or failure to remove or use gifts pursuant to proposed law.
Proposed law requires that donations be documented in accordance with present law.
Effective August 1, 2024. (Amends R.S. 17:2351(6), 2354(A)(1) and (C), and 2354.8(B); adds R.S. 17:2351(32) and (33) and
R.S. 56:3000(K))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Natural Resources to the
engrossed bill
1. Removes language regarding "No Response".
2. Removes language regarding naming of donees.