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Human Tissue Bill

This Bill replaces the Human Tissue Act 1964 and regulates collection and use of tissue from dead human bodies. It also regulates trading in tissue, export and import of tissue, and use of tissue for non-therapeutic purposes.
Member in charge:Hon David Cunliffe
Type of bill:Government
Parliament:48
Bill no:82-3
Introduction:7/11/06
Referred to:Health Committee
Submissions due:16/2/07
Royal assent:18/4/08
Act:Human Tissue Act 2008 (08/28)