• Current through October 23, 2012

(July 25, 2006, D.C. Law 16-146, § 2, 53 DCR 4407; Apr. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-145, § 30(f), 55 DCR 2532.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Legislative History of Laws

Law 16-146, the "Organ and Tissue Donor Registry Establishment Act of 2006", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 16-421 which was referred to the Committee on Public Works and the Environment. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on April 4, 2006, and May 2, 2006, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on May 19, 2006, it was assigned Act No. 16-381 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 16-146 became effective on July 25, 2006.

Law 17-145, the "Uniform Anatomical Gift Revision Act of 2008", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No.17-58 which was referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Judiciary.  The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on January 8, 2008, and February 5, 2008, respectively.   Signed by the Mayor on February 25, 2008, it was assigned Act No. 17-311 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.  D.C. Law 17-145 became effective on April 15, 2008.