§ 22-8-9 — Consent of Minor to Donation of Bone Marrow; Consent by Parent or Legal Guardian

(a) Each of the following individuals may give effective consent to the donation of his or her bone marrow for the purpose of bone marrow transplantation:
(1) An individual who is 16 years of age or older.
(2) A minor who has graduated from high school.
(3) A minor who meets any criteria as set forth in Section 22-8-5.
(4) A minor who is pregnant.
(5) A minor who is emancipated.
(6) A minor who is: (i) not dependent on a parent or legal guardian for support; and (ii) living apart from his or her parents or other individual in loco parentis.
(b) A parent or legal guardian may consent to bone marrow donation on behalf of any minor who is not authorized to give his or her own effective consent to the donation of his or her bone marrow pursuant to subsection (a).

Legislative History

(Acts 1981, No. 81-225, p. 301; Act 2025-455, §1.)