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Andhra Pradesh Assembly passes organ donation Bill; Rs 1 lakh aid proposed for donor families

Andhra Pradesh passed the Human Organ Transplantation Amendment Bill-2026, proposing stricter penalties for illegal organ trade. The bill expands the definition of close relatives eligible for organ donation. Financial assistance for brain-dead organ donor families will increase significantly. Special personnel will coordinate organ donation processes in recognized hospitals. The government aims to boost organ transplants and awareness programs statewide.