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The Uniform Anatomical Gift Act was proposed in 1968 by the National
Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws as a model for state
laws concerning anatomical gifts. By 1971 all states had repealed existing
laws and adopted legislation that was similar to this model act.
The following major points are addressed under the UAGA; specifically
at each state level:
- Definitions
- Making, amending, revoking and refusing to make anatomical gifts
by an individual
- Making, revoking, and objecting to anatomical gifts by others
- Authorization by the coroner/medical examiner or local public health official
- Routine inquiry and required request: search and notification
- Persons who may become donees; purposes for which anatomical gifts may be made
- Delivery of document of gift
- Rights and duties at death
- Coordination of procurement and use
- Sale or purchase of parts prohibited
- Examination, autopsy, liability
Click on one of the links below for additional information:
(Old) Uniform Anatomical Gift Act of 1987
Missouri State Statutes
New Missouri State Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (effective 8/28/08)
Illinois State UAGA Comparison
Illinois State Uniform Anatomical Gift Act
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