Anatomical Gifts per Living Wills

The Ohio State Bar Association has an announcement concerning Substitute House Bill 392, which became effective Sept. 16, 2004.

"As of Dec. 15th., advance directive forms have to reflect changes made through this law." For the intent specificed within the living will to be honored, the will form has to include a portion, before the signature line, spelling out the individual's intent to make such gifts. A donor registry enrollment form that an individual making an anatomical gift sends to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles must also be included.