Establishes a program allowing incarcerated individuals in Massachusetts to voluntarily donate organs or tissue to recipients in need.

This bill amends Massachusetts law to allow incarcerated individuals to voluntarily donate organs or tissue to recipients in need. The approved medical transplant center will conduct all necessary evaluations, tests, and care. The Department of Correction will not participate in the medical aspects of the donation. The bill also mandates that the Department of Correction establish protocols for processing requests and maintaining security during transportation and procedures. No incarcerated person shall receive any form of compensation or incentive for making a donation.

Establishes a program allowing incarcerated individuals in Massachusetts to voluntarily donate organs or tissue to recipients in need.

This bill amends Massachusetts law to allow incarcerated individuals to voluntarily donate organs or tissue to recipients in need. The approved medical transplant center will conduct all necessary evaluations, tests, and care. The Department of Correction will not participate in the medical aspects of the donation. The bill also mandates that the Department of Correction establish protocols for processing requests and maintaining security during transportation and procedures. No incarcerated person shall receive any form of compensation or incentive for making a donation.