Human Transplantation (Wales) Bill

Government Bill, introduced by Lesley Griffiths AM, Minister for Health and Social Services. Following a change in ministerial portfolios in March 2013, the First Minister authorised Mark Drakeford AM, Minister for Health and Social Services, as the new Member in Charge of the Bill, from 18 March 2013. The Business Committee has remitted the Bill to the Health and Social Care Committee.

About the Bill

The Human Transplantation (Wales) Bill aims to increase the number of organs and tissues available for transplant by introducing a soft opt-out system of organ and tissue donation in Wales.

Current Stage

The Bill is currently at Stage 2. An explanation of the various stages of Assembly Bills can be found here.

Record of Passage in the National Assembly for Wales

The following table sets out the dates for each stage of the Bill’s passage through the National Assembly for Wales.

Stage	Documents
Bill introduced – 3 December 2012	Human Transplantation (Wales) Bill, as introduced Explanatory Memorandum Presiding Officer’s Statement on Legislative Competence: 3 December 2012 Business Committee Report on the timetable for the consideration of the Bill Research Service Bill Summary Written Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services: 19 October 2012 Written Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services: 3 December 2012 Legislative Glossary – Human Transplantation (Wales) Bill (Welsh language version only)
Stage 1 - Committee consideration of general principles	Consultation letter Consultation responses The Committee will consider the Bill on the following dates: 5 December 2012 24 January 2013 30 January 2013 7 February 2013 20 February 2013 28 February 2013 14 March 2013 (private) 18 March 2013 19 March 2013 Ministerial Correspondence Committee Stage 1 report
Stage 1 - Debate in plenary on general principles	A debate took place in Plenary on 16 April 2013. The motion to agree the general principles of the Bill was agreed.
Financial Resolution	A Financial Resolution in relation to the Human Transplantation (Wales) Bill was agreed in Plenary on 16 April 2013.
Stage 2 - Committee consideration of amendments	Stage 2 began on 17 April 2013. Details of tabled amendments for consideration in Committee on 22 May 2013 are published here. Notice of Amendments: 13 May 2013 Notice of Amendments: 15 May 2013 Marshalled List of Amendments: 22 May 2013 Grouping of Amendments: 22 May 2013
Stage 3 - Plenary consideration of amendments	This Stage has not yet been reached.
Stage 4 - Passing of the Bill in Plenary	This Stage has not yet been reached.
Date of Royal Assent	This Stage has not yet been reached.

Contact information

Clerk: Sarah Beasley

Phone: 029 2089 8032

Postal address:

National Assembly for Wales

Cardiff Bay

Cardiff

CF99 1NA

Email: HSCCommittee@wales.gov.uk

Reason considered: Government Business;

Type: For information

Lead member: Mark Drakeford

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