law passed unanimously. The bill now heads to the state Senate for further approval. It would bring the state in line with the federal Organ Policy Equity Act, or HOPE Act, of 2013.
The HOPE Act lifted the ban on using organs of those with HIV in transplants.Michigan already allows organs of those with HIV to be recovered and taken outside of the state.
The new law will allow the organs to be given to someone in need within the state, according to WLNS.“Allowing these transplants will also increase the total pool of available organs for all transplant recipients, regardless of their HIV status,” bill sponsor Rep.
Felicia Brabec said, reported the Associated Press. “That means that this legislation would be saving the lives of both HIV.