Sen. John Albers Applauds House Passage of Organ Donor Legislation

Last week, Senate Bills 84 and 58 passed through the House with unanimous support. These measures, sponsored by Sen. John Albers (R–Roswell), support organ donation in Georgia.

SB 58, the “Georgia Transporting Life-Saving Organs and Personnel Act,” will grant emergency organ transport vehicles the same abilities as ambulance services. SB 84 creates a special license plate recognizing the importance of organ donation.

“I know firsthand the impact that organ donation can have on a family after donating a kidney to my son in 2021,” said Sen. Albers. “Time is of the essence when transporting a donated organ to a patient. Granting organ transport vehicles the same rights as an ambulance through SB 58 ensures that no family has to pray for light traffic when their loved one is waiting for a transplant. Additionally, SB 84 highlights the impact of organ donation, and the phrase ‘Organ Donors Save Lives’ is a clear reminder of the life-changing significance of these services. Organ donation is essential, and I am truly honored to see the passage of this legislation to help save more lives.”

Having passed through the Senate and the House, SB 58 now awaits the Governor’s approval to be signed into law. SB 84 will return to the Senate for a final vote after passing the House by substitute.

You can find more information about SB 84 here and SB 58 here.