"I miss her very very much but it does help knowing that she is still helping people even after her death." donor husband
The Ohio Donor Registry was established by the 123rd Ohio General Assembly through Senate Bill 188. The legislation was signed into law by Governor Bob Taft in December, 2000 and the Donor Registry became operational on July 1, 2002.
The Ohio Donor Registry gives all Ohioans the opportunity to make a personal decision concerning donation. Placing your name in the Ohio Donor Registry is more than just an expression of interest in becoming a donor, it is a way to legally give consent for the anatomical gift of your organs, tissues and eyes upon your death, for any purposes authorized by law. The Registry also allows you the opportunity to indicate restrictions or specifications to your anatomical gift.
The Ohio Donor Registry is a statewide database of Ohioans who have indicated their wish to become a donor upon their death. The system is maintained by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles and access is limited to the donation professionals at Ohio's organ, tissue and eye recovery agencies. It is not available to doctors, hospitals and EMTs. The Registry is used only at the time of death to confirm the wishes of the deceased for donation.
