H 4796
An Act relative to organ transplant vehicles
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Bill overview
This bill aims to establish regulations for vehicles transporting organs for transplant in Massachusetts. Currently, there isn't specific legislation governing these vehicles, leading to potential inconsistencies in safety and operational procedures. The bill seeks to standardize requirements for these vehicles, ensuring the safe and efficient transport of organs to recipients. It intends to improve the overall process of organ donation and transplantation within the state.
Key provisions
- Establish standards for vehicles used to transport organs.
- Define requirements for vehicle maintenance and operation.
- Outline procedures for driver training and certification.
- Specify protocols for maintaining organ viability during transport.
- Address emergency response procedures during organ transport.
- Require vehicles transporting organs to have specific markings.
- Create a system for tracking organ transport vehicles.
Who is affected
- Organ donation organizations
- Healthcare facilities involved in organ transplantation
- Drivers transporting organs
- Massachusetts residents who donate organs
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a framework for regulating organ transport vehicles, which currently lacks specific statutory guidance.
- It may standardize procedures and ensure consistent safety protocols across the state.
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Primary sponsor
Paul J. Donato
Cosponsor
Paul J. Donato
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Bill H.4796 194th (Current)
An Act relative to organ transplant vehicles
By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul J. Donato for legislation to regulate organ transport vehicles. Public Health.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Paul J. Donato Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.4796
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/23/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 11/24/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 11/26/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 1/13/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 01/27/2026 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 1/26/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 01/27/2026 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New Start Time |
| 4/2/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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