Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2025

4/15/2025, 4:23 AM

Summary of Bill S 1270

Bill 119 s 1270, also known as the Consensual Donation and Respectful Disposition of Human Bodies Act, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure that human bodies and body parts donated for education, research, or medical purposes are handled with consent and respect. The bill specifically prohibits the use of donated human bodies for transplantation purposes.

The main goal of this legislation is to establish guidelines and regulations for the donation and transfer of human bodies and body parts, ensuring that donors have given their consent for such purposes. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of respectful disposition of these donations, highlighting the need for proper handling and disposal of human remains.

Overall, Bill 119 s 1270 seeks to promote ethical practices in the use of human bodies for educational and research purposes, while also protecting the rights and dignity of donors. It addresses important issues surrounding the donation and transfer of human remains, and aims to ensure that these donations are used in a responsible and respectful manner.

Current Status of Bill S 1270

Bill S 1270 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 3, 2025. Bill S 1270 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 3, 2025.  Bill S 1270's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of April 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1270

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1270

Primary Policy Focus


Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1270

Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2025Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2025A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and human body parts donated or transferred for education, research, or the advancement of medical, dental, or mortuary science and not for use in human transplantation, and for other purposes.
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