General Laws of Massachusetts (Last Updated: January 16, 2020) |
PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT |
TITLE XVI. PUBLIC HEALTH |
CHAPTER 113A. UNIFORM ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT |
SECTION 23. Compliance with donor's decision
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An individual's decision to make a donation of that individual's own organ or tissue after death shall be complied with and shall not require the consent or concurrence of any other individual after the donor's death. In the absence of a revocation or amendment, health care providers and procurement organizations shall act in accordance with the donor's decision and may take such appropriate actions as necessary to effect the anatomical gift.