Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2023

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Explore the details of House Bill 4275 Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4275

Bill 118 hr 4275, also known as the Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2023, aims to address issues related to the donation of human tissue for research purposes. The bill seeks to establish guidelines and regulations for the donation of human tissue, ensuring that donors provide informed consent and that their rights and privacy are protected.

Under the provisions of the bill, researchers and institutions receiving donated human tissue must obtain consent from the donor or their legal representative. This consent must be voluntary, informed, and documented in writing. The bill also requires researchers to disclose the intended use of the donated tissue and any potential risks or benefits associated with its use.

Additionally, the Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2023 includes measures to ensure the integrity of research conducted using donated human tissue. Researchers must adhere to ethical standards and best practices in the handling, storage, and use of human tissue. The bill also establishes penalties for violations of these regulations, including fines and potential criminal charges. Overall, the Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2023 aims to promote transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct in the donation and use of human tissue for research purposes. By establishing clear guidelines and regulations, the bill seeks to protect the rights and privacy of donors while ensuring the integrity of research conducted using donated human tissue.

Congressional Summary of HR 4275

Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2023

This bill requires certain entities that acquire human bodies and sell for profit a whole human body or human body part to register with the Department of Health and Human Services.

Registered entities must comply with record-keeping, labeling, packaging, and disposition requirements.

The registration and related requirements do not apply to

the Organ Transplantation Network (a public-private partnership that links the professionals involved in the U.S. donation and transplantation system) or its members;
the preparation, transportation, and final disposition of human bodies or body parts by funeral service professionals; and
schools of medicine, dentistry, and mortuary science and other research and training entities that do not sell whole human bodies or body parts for profit.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4275

Bill HR 4275 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2023. Bill HR 4275 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 22, 2023. Bill HR 4275's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of June 23, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4275

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4275

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Health information and medical records

- Medical education

- Medical research

- Organ and tissue donation and transplantation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4275

Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2023

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.