Virginia § 32.1-291.4 Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death

Virginia Statutes

§ 32.1-291.4 — Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death

Virginia § 32.1-291.4

Title 32.1HEALTH

Ch. 8POSTMORTEM EXAMINATIONS AND SERVICES

Art. 2ANATOMICAL GIFTS

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Va. Code Ann. § 32.1-291.4 (2026).

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Subject to § 32.1-291.8, an anatomical gift of a donor's body or part may be made during the life of the donor for the purpose of transplantation, therapy, research, or education in the manner provided in § 32.1-291.5 by:

1.The donor, if the donor is an adult or if the donor is a minor and is:

a.Emancipated; or

b.Authorized under state law to apply for a driver's license because the donor is at least 15 years and six months of age;

2.An agent of the donor, unless the power of attorney for health care or other record prohibits the agent from making an anatomical gift;

3.A parent of the donor, if the donor is an unemancipated minor; or

4.The donor's guardian.

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Subject to § 32.1-291.8, an anatomical gift of a donor's body or part may be made during the life of the donor for the purpose of transplantation, therapy, research, or education in the manner provided in § 32.1-291.5 by:

1. The donor, if the donor is an adult or if the donor is a minor and is:

a. Emancipated; or

b. Authorized under state law to apply for a driver's license because the donor is at least 15 years and six months of age;

2. An agent of the donor, unless the power of attorney for health care or other record prohibits the agent from making an anatomical gift;

3. A parent of the donor, if the donor is an unemancipated minor; or

4. The donor's guardian.