A7617
An act to amend the Public Health Law — 2025-06-05 · Calendar #897
The Senate passed Assembly Bill 7617, an act to amend the Public Health Law, on a 60-0 roll call vote. The bill, originally sponsored by Assemblymember Peoples-Stokes and championed in the Senate by Sen. Baskin, removes barriers that prevent organ recipients from being placed on multiple transplant lists. Sen. Weber spoke in support, praising the measure's potential to expand access to organ transplants. He cited the example of Roxanne Watson, an organ donation advocate who has recruited approximately 14,000 donors and recently received her second heart transplant. The bill takes effect immediately.
PASSED
Ayes: 60
· Nays: N/A
Debate Summary
Sen. Weber spoke in support of the bill, which addresses organ donation and transplant access. Weber praised the sponsor, Sen. Baskin, and noted that the legislation will eliminate barriers allowing organ recipients to be placed on multiple transplant lists. Weber cited the example of Roxanne Watson, who has signed up approximately 14,000 organ donors and recently received her second heart transplant.