What is The Uniform Anatomical Gifts Act?

The Uniform Anatomical Gifts Act (UAGA) is a law that standardizes the process for individuals to donate their organs and tissues after death for transplantation, research, or educational purposes. Established in the United States in 1968 and revised several times, the UAGA allows individuals to make their wishes regarding organ donation known, typically through a signed document or indication on a driver's license. The Act also outlines the legal rights of potential donors and the procedures for organ procurement. Its primary goal is to facilitate organ donation and increase the availability of transplants.