Organ Donation

Governor Signs New Law to Convert Heart on the Driver's License to Legal Consent for Organ Donation

Published in Hematology Week, September 17th, 2007

Governor Easley has signed a new law that will convert the existing heart symbol on the driver's license to legal consent for organ and eye donation. Previously the symbol signified only the intent to donate. The "Heart Prevails" bill was sponsored by Representatives Folwell (R-Winston-Salem), Holliman (D-Lexington), Clary (R-Cherryville) and Wainwright (D-Havelock).

"The Heart Prevails legislation puts into action what most North Carolinians thought was already law... that putting the heart on your driver's license to become a donor is honored legally," said Representative Dale Folwell, who has personal experience with organ donation. "I filed this bill in honor of Tim...

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Source: Hematology Week (2007-09-17)

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