Texas HB5278 regulates the licensing and use of human remains for medical or forensic science purposes.

HB5278 amends the Health and Safety Code and Occupations Code to regulate the use of human remains in Texas. It requires licensing for willed body programs and non-transplant anatomical donation organizations. The bill also limits the donation of bodies to entities within the state unless authorized by the Texas Funeral Service Commission. It mandates that bodies and anatomical specimens be tagged and tracked through a secure electronic database. The bill sets fees for the receipt and distribution of bodies and anatomical specimens, inspections, and licensing.

Texas HB5278 regulates the licensing and use of human remains for medical or forensic science purposes.

HB5278 amends the Health and Safety Code and Occupations Code to regulate the use of human remains in Texas. It requires licensing for willed body programs and non-transplant anatomical donation organizations. The bill also limits the donation of bodies to entities within the state unless authorized by the Texas Funeral Service Commission. It mandates that bodies and anatomical specimens be tagged and tracked through a secure electronic database. The bill sets fees for the receipt and distribution of bodies and anatomical specimens, inspections, and licensing.