SB1161: Relating to organ transport vehicles; and prescribing an effective date.

Legislative Summary

The Act tells OHA to issue licenses to let drivers transport organs quickly. Allows for lights and sirens. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.1). Directs the Oregon Health Authority to issue [licenses to enable a person to drive an organ transport vehicle.] a license to an organ procurement organization to operate an organ transport vehicle. Mandates requirements for drivers of organ transport vehicles. Requires organ procurement organizations licensed to operate organ transport vehicles to maintain prescribed minimum levels of insurance. Defines "organ transport vehicle." Provides exceptions allowing organ transport vehicles to use lights and sirens. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.