Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 368i - Anatomical Donations
Section 19a-289f. - Methods of refusing to make an anatomical gift.

(a) An individual may refuse to make an anatomical gift of the individual's body or part by: (1) A record signed by: (A) The individual; or (B) subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, another individual acting at the direction of the individual if the individual is physically unable to sign; (2) the individual's will, whether or not the will is admitted to probate or invalidated after the individual's death; or (3) any form of communication made by the individual during the individual's terminal illness or injury addressed to at least two adults, at least one of whom is a disinterested witness.

(b) A record signed pursuant to subparagraph (B) of subdivision (1) of subsection (a) of this section shall: (1) Be witnessed by at least two adults, at least one of whom is a disinterested witness, who have signed at the request of the individual; and (2) state that such record has been signed and witnessed as provided for in subsection (a) of this section.
(c) An individual who has made a refusal may amend or revoke such refusal: (1) In the manner provided in subsection (a) of this section for making a refusal; (2) by subsequently making an anatomical gift pursuant to section 19a-289d that is inconsistent with the refusal; or (3) by destroying or canceling the record evidencing the refusal, or the portion of the record used to make the refusal, with the intent to revoke the refusal.
(d) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (g) of section 19a-289g, in the absence of an express, contrary indication by the individual set forth in the refusal, an individual's unrevoked refusal to make an anatomical gift of the individual's body or part bars all other persons from making an anatomical gift of the individual's body or part.
(P.A. 10-123, S. 7.)

Structure Connecticut General Statutes

Connecticut General Statutes

Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being

Chapter 368i - Anatomical Donations

Section 19a-270. (Formerly Sec. 19-139). - Bodies for anatomical purposes.

Section 19a-270a. (Formerly Sec. 19a-283). - Disposition of remains of bodies.

Section 19a-270b. (Formerly Sec. 19a-284). - Bodies to be used for medical study.

Section 19a-271 to 19a-279. - Donation of bodies for anatomical purposes: Generally.

Section 19a-279a to 19a-281. - Anatomical gifts: Definitions. Making, amending, revoking and refusing to make an anatomical gift by an individual. Classes of persons who may make an anatomical gift of all or a part of decedent's body. Role of Chief M...

Section 19a-282. (Formerly Sec. 19-140). - When the delivery of bodies is prohibited.

Section 19a-285. (Formerly Sec. 19-142a). - Consent by minor to medical, dental, health or hospital services for child.

Section 19a-285a. - Donation of blood by minors.

Section 19a-286. (Formerly Sec. 19-143). - Autopsy consent. Autopsy arrangements, rights and responsibilities. Informed autopsy consent form.

Section 19a-287. (Formerly Sec. 19-144). - Penalty.

Section 19a-288. (Formerly Sec. 19-145). - Delivering or receiving corpse for speculation; penalty.

Section 19a-289. - Short title: Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act.

Section 19a-289a. - Definitions.

Section 19a-289b. - Scope.

Section 19a-289c. - Persons who may make an anatomical gift during the life of the donor.

Section 19a-289d. - Methods of making anatomical gifts.

Section 19a-289e. - Methods of amending or revoking an anatomical gift.

Section 19a-289f. - Methods of refusing to make an anatomical gift.

Section 19a-289g. - Effect of anatomical gift, amendment, revocation or refusal.

Section 19a-289h. - Priority of persons who may make an anatomical gift of a decedent's body or part.

Section 19a-289i. - Methods of making or revoking an anatomical gift of a decedent.

Section 19a-289j. - Persons who may receive an anatomical gift. Purpose of anatomical gift.

Section 19a-289k. - Persons responsible for making a reasonable search of donor intent to make an anatomical gift.

Section 19a-289l. - Delivery of document of gift.

Section 19a-289m. - Rights and responsibilities of a procurement organization. Donee's rights. Procedures for removing or transplanting donated body parts.

Section 19a-289n. - Agreements between hospitals and procurement organizations.

Section 19a-289o. - Prohibition against transfer for valuable consideration of any part. Permissible charges.

Section 19a-289p. - Prohibited acts re document of gift.

Section 19a-289q. - Immunity. Implied warranties not applicable. Determining whether an anatomical gift has been made.

Section 19a-289r. - Choice of law.

Section 19a-289s. - Requirements re donor registry.

Section 19a-289t. - Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to cooperate with procurement organizations.

Section 19a-289u. - Uniformity of application and construction of act.

Section 19a-289v. - Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.

Section 19a-290. - Eligibility of persons with physical, mental or intellectual disabilities to receive anatomical gifts or organs.