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Kentucky Law Stops Organ Harvests When Life Returns | Lexington News
A Kentucky man named T.J. Hoover woke up during an organ donation procedure after medical staff declared him dead — sparking national concern and a push for reform. His harrowing experience exposed critical gaps in organ recovery protocols, especially after overdose cases. Now, Kentucky’s new House Bill 5-10 mandates immediate halts to organ recovery if any sign of life is detected, requiring full re-evaluations and empowering families and staff to pause procedures. The law also bans withholding life-saving treatment to preserve organs, with strict oversight and penalties for noncompliance…
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