Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2024-03-13T02:22:08Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2191 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.

3/13/2024, 2:22 AM

Summary of Bill S 2191

Bill 118 s 2191, also known as the Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish guidelines and regulations for the donation of human tissue and organs for research purposes.

The bill outlines that individuals must provide informed consent before their tissue or organs can be used for research. This consent must be voluntary and given without any coercion or pressure. Additionally, the bill requires that researchers adhere to strict ethical standards when conducting research using donated tissue or organs.

Furthermore, the Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2023 aims to promote transparency and accountability in the research process. Researchers must disclose any conflicts of interest and ensure that their research is conducted in a manner that upholds the integrity of the scientific process. Overall, this bill seeks to protect the rights of individuals who choose to donate their tissue or organs for research purposes, while also ensuring that research is conducted in an ethical and responsible manner. It is currently under review by Congress and may undergo further revisions before being passed into law.

Congressional Summary of S 2191

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 S 2191

Bill S 2191 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2023. Bill S 2191 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 22, 2023. Bill S 2191's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of June 22, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2191

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2191

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 S 2191

Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2023

A 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.