"Living donor." An individual who:
(1) has donated all or part of an organ or tissue; and
(2) is not deceased.
"Organ." As follows:
(1) A human kidney, liver, heart, lung, pancreas,
esophagus, stomach, small or large intestine or portion of
the gastrointestinal tract or another part of the human body
designated by the Department of Health by regulation.
(2) The term includes blood vessels recovered during the
recovery of an organ under paragraph (1) if the blood vessels
are intended for use in organ transplantation.
"Tissue." As follows:
(1) A portion of the human body other than an organ,
including, but not limited to, a human eye, skin, bone, bone
marrow, heart valve, spermatozoon, ova, artery, vein, tendon,
ligament, pituitary gland or fluid.
(2) The term does not include blood or a blood
derivative, unless the blood or blood derivative is donated
for the purpose of research or education.
Section 3. Informational materials.
(a) Authorization.--The Department of Health shall develop
informational materials relating to living donors and the live
donation of organs and tissue.
(b) Contents.--The informational materials shall include,
but not be limited to, the following:
(1) The benefits of live organ and tissue donation.
(2) The impact of the donation of organs or tissue on a
living donor's access to insurance and assistance.
(3) The reduction in Federal adjusted gross income, for
State personal income tax purposes, granted to a living
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