New YorkA 13952025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Permits a close friend to make an anatomical gift of a decedent's body

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1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Close friends can authorize body donation

The law adds a “close friend,” as defined in state law, to the people who can authorize donation of a deceased person’s body. When more than one person in the same class is reasonably available, one person may act unless they know someone in that class objects. If an objection is known, a majority of the reasonably available members of that class must agree. The same majority rule applies to changing or canceling a gift when several members of the class are available. Beginning January 1 following enactment, these rules apply. The Health Commissioner can take steps before that date to implement them.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Amy Paulin
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Andrew Hevesi
Democratic • House
Dana Levenberg
Democratic • House
Jeffrey Dinowitz
Democratic • House
Karines Reyes
Democratic • House
Nader Sayegh
Democratic • House
Yudelka Tapia
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 52 • No: 7

House vote • 6/11/2025

FLOOR Vote