Companies selling donated bodies for research would face new federal rules.
This bill would create federal rules for companies that acquire and sell donated human bodies or body parts for medical research and education. It would require these for-profit companies to register with the government, keep detailed records, and follow strict rules for handling and disposing of remains. This aims to ensure donations are handled respectfully and with proper consent.
Today, no specific federal rules exist under the Public Health Service Act for companies that acquire and sell human bodies or body parts for research or education. If this bill becomes law, for-profit companies in this trade would need to register with the federal government. They would also follow strict rules for keeping records, labeling, packaging, and disposing of remains. They would face penalties for violations. These changes would start two years after the bill is signed into law.
HR 2589 · 119th Congress · April 2, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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