Enacted 121/2022
Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill 2022
- Introduced
- 20 Dec 2022
- Last updated
- 11 Sep 2024
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- Allows organ and tissue donation from living and deceased persons for transplantation. Establishes a register for people to opt out of donating certain organs after death.
- Permits living persons to donate their bodies for anatomical examination or public display after death. Requires licenses for those conducting such activities. Consent mandatory for all procedures.
- Regulates hospital post-mortems and creates oversight panels for certain donations. Repeals 1832 Anatomy Act and updates related medical and coroner laws.
Stage timeline
- First Stage 33rd Dáil20 Dec 2022
- Second Stage 33rd Dáil24 Jan 2023
- Committee Stage 33rd Dáil24 Jan 2023
- Report Stage 33rd Dáil21 Jun 2023
- Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil8 Nov 2023
- Second Stage 26th Seanad22 Nov 2023
- Committee Stage 26th Seanad6 Dec 2023
- Report Stage 26th Seanad14 Feb 2024
- Fifth Stage 26th Seanad14 Feb 2024
- Cream List 33rd Dáil21 Feb 2024
- Enacted28 Feb 2024