What does Preamble of Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Public Health Service Act. The stated purpose is to ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and human body parts. These donations and transfers are intended for education, research, or the advancement of medical, dental, or mortuary science. The bill specifies that the donations are not for use in human transplantation.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2025.

What does HUMAN BODIES AND HUMAN BODY PARTS DONATED OR TRANSFERRED FOR of Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Title III of the Public Health Service Act to establish requirements for individuals who acquire and sell human bodies or body parts for education, research, or the advancement of medical, dental, or mortuary science, but not for human transplantation. It mandates registration with the Secretary for those who sell whole human bodies or body parts in interstate commerce, with exceptions for entities like the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, funeral professionals, and non-profit educational institutions. Applicants for registration must submit detailed information about their activities, premises, and equipment, and provide assurances regarding record keeping, labeling, and information privacy. The Secretary is authorized to establish fees for registration and renewal, based on the cost of implementing and enforcing the regulations. Registrants are required to maintain records for each acquisition, including documentation of donor consent, medical history, and the disposition of the body or body part. Specific labeling and packaging requirements are outlined to ensure proper identification, prevent contamination, and indicate the body parts are not for transplantation. The use and disclosure of individually identifiable information related to donors are limited to purposes explicitly authorized by the Secretary. Violations of the section can result in fines and revocation of registration. The amendments apply to acquisitions and transfers occurring after two years from the Act's enactment.

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Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2025

Last updated: 4/2/2025 · Introduced: 4/2/2025

Author: Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to regulate the acquisition and sale of human bodies and body parts for education, research, and medical advancement, excluding human transplantation.
It requires entities selling whole human bodies or body parts in interstate commerce to register with the Secretary and maintain detailed records of donor consent, medical history, and disposition.
The bill establishes labeling and packaging requirements to prevent contamination and ensure proper identification, while limiting the use and disclosure of donor information.

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