Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill

Key Points

• Introduces a deemed-consent (opt-out) framework for organ donation in England, enabling individuals to withhold consent.
• Sets out how consent is deemed, recorded and can be withdrawn.
• Covers related provisions to support the organ donation and transplantation system.
• Addresses how the new framework interacts with transplantation procedures and decision-making.
• Applies to England and aligns with the activities of organisations involved in organ donation policy and practice (e.g., NHS bodies).

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons and originated there, having been first introduced in 2017.