Presumed Consent to Organ Donation (Legislative Amendments) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק חזקת הסכמה לתרומת אברים (תיקוני חקיקה)
TL;DRThe proposal changes the organ donation system from 'explicit consent' to 'presumed consent' – by default, unless a person expressed objection in writing.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The proposal amends the Organ Transplant Law and the Anatomy and Pathology Law so that every Israeli citizen who turns 18 will be considered as consenting to organ donation after their death, unless they expressed an actual written objection. The Ministry of Health will be required to send a notice to every citizen at age 18 informing them of their right to object. The relatives of the deceased will still be able to object to the donation in writing, according to an order of family priority set in the law. The model preserves the individual's right of active choice, but changes the default from 'non-donation' to 'donation'.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 67 seats
Left the coalition 9 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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