Protect
Donor Rights.
Save Lives.
Arkansas, the fight for organ and tissue donor rights is now. Act 861 was set to take effect on August 5th, threatening to silence donor decisions and put lives at risk. We stood up — and won a Temporary Restraining Order. But this is only a pause, not a victory. On September 26, the future of lifesaving organ donation in our state will be decided. We must raise our voices, share our stories, and demand that Act 861 be struck down.
Act 861 is a dangerous law that puts Arkansas lives on the line. It strips away the certainty of a registered donor’s decision, opening the door to delays that waste precious minutes — minutes that mean the difference between life and death.
One organ donor can save up to eight lives and improve the lives of more than one hundred twenty others through tissue donation. Every time the law delays or denies a donor’s final decision, those lives hang in the balance.
The fight is not over. Donor rights must be defended permanently before more lives are put at risk.
What’s at Stake?
A Message from our CEO!
Why It Matters:
Protects
Striking down this law protects the right of registered donors to have their legal decision honored
Prevents
Striking this law down also prevents dangerous delays in organ transplantation
Saves
Keeping with current law saves lives by ensuring the donation process is swift and certain
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StrikeDownAct861
— Your Voice Matters.
“Our son’s decision to be a donor gave life to others. Act 861 would take that choice away from families like ours.”
Real Arkansans. Real Lives
at Stake.
Behind every donation is a story — a family’s choice, a recipient’s second chance, a community’s hope. These are the lives Act 861 would put at risk.
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Equip Yourself. Equip Others.
Whether you’re talking to a friend, a legislator, or your community group, having the facts matters. Use these free resources to share the truth about Act 861.
Act 861 at a glance. Click here to view.
Act 861 Fact Sheet. Click here to view.
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Sept. 26
Court Date
Stand with donor families and recipients as the case is heard.
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FAQs
Act 861 is a dangerous new law that puts Arkansas lives on the line. It strips away the certainty of a registered donor’s decision, opening the door to delays that waste precious minutes — minutes that mean the difference between life and death.
A Temporary Restraining Order that halts the law temporarily while the court reviews it.
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