HB 3439
Relating to registration of voters and voluntary registration of organ donors
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Bill overview
This bill amends West Virginia code to streamline voter registration and encourage organ donation. It allows voters to register as organ donors on their voter registration cards and includes information on organ donation options. The Secretary of State will provide donor registrant records to the donor registry, and the state will provide information on organ donation to voter registration cards. The bill also establishes a donor registry and outlines procedures for its administration.
Key provisions
- Allows voters to register as organ donors on voter registration cards.
- Requires the Secretary of State to provide donor registrant records to the donor registry.
- Mandates the provision of information on organ donation options on voter registration cards.
- Establishes a donor registry maintained by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
- Authorizes the Division of Natural Resources to provide information about the organ donation program on hunting and fishing licenses.
- Requires reimbursement to the Secretary of State and Division of Natural Resources for administrative costs related to the donor registry.
- Permits electronic voter registration and the use of electronic signatures.
- Defines key terms related to organ donation and anatomical gifts.
Who is affected
- Registered Voters in West Virginia
- Potential Organ Donors
- The Secretary of State’s Office
- The Division of Motor Vehicles
- The Division of Natural Resources
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