LiveOnNY, a non-profit dedicated to organ donation advocacy, has been honored by state officials for its instrumental role in the enactment of a new law. S.2739A/A.8275A mandates information about organ donor registration be included in pre-licensing courses for motor vehicles throughout New York State, effective May 21, 2025. This initiative aims to raise awareness and encourage registrations as a response to the critical organ shortage in the state, where 9,000 individuals await transplants. The law's implications were discussed during a recent event featuring personal stories from advocates and recipients.
"LiveOnNY played a pivotal role in the push for S.2739A/A.8275A, recently signed into law to include organ donor registration in driver courses, effective May 2025."
"The law represents a critical step toward addressing New York's organ shortage, where roughly 9,000 patients are awaiting lifesaving transplants."
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