UTA LEG passed Bill SB 262 re forced organ harvesting; adds Sec. 660 to Utah Code Annotated Ch 22 (UTA INS 31A-22-660), prohibitions concerning organ harvesting.
Organ Transplant, Harvesting
Defined forced organ harvesting, and prohibits an issuer of accident and health insurance to cover a human organ transplant or post-transplant care in some cases.
Circumstances include operations performed in China/other country known to engage in forced organ harvesting, or if organ was procured through forced organ harvesting.
The Director of Health and Human Services may designate additional countries with governments that fund, sponsor, or otherwise facilitate forced organ harvesting.
Legislative History
On Feb. 19, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on Feb. 26, 2024, bill passed in Senate.
On Feb. 26, 2024, bill delivered to House; on Mar. 1, 2024, bill was passed in House.
Effectiveness
Bill SB 262 re organ transplant and forced organ harvesting is effective May 1, 2024.
Mar. 14, 2024 UTA LEG Governor Approval
On Mar. 14, 2024, UTA LEG governor approved bill SB 262, effective on May 1, 2024.
Regulators
UTA LEG
Entity Types
Ins
Reference
Bill, 3/14/2024; Bill SB0262, 3/1/2024; Citation: UTA INS 31A-22;
