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Ky. Rev. Stat. § 311.1943 (2026)

Immunity for persons acting in accordance with KRS 311.1911 to

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311.1959, anatomical gift laws of another state, or in good faith.

(1) A person that acts in accordance with KRS 311.1911 to 311.1959 or with the applicable anatomical gift law of another state, or attempts in good faith to do so, is not liable for the act in a civil action, criminal prosecution, or administrative proceeding.

(2) Neither the person making an anatomical gift nor the donor's estate is liable for any injury or damage that results from the making or use of the gift.

(3) In determining whether an anatomical gift has been made, amended, or revoked under KRS 311.1911 to 311.1959, a person may rely upon representations of an individual listed in KRS 311.1925(1)(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), or (i) relating to the individual's relationship to the donor or prospective donor unless the person knows that the representation is untrue. Effective: June 29, 2023 History: Amended 2023 Ky. Acts ch. 52, sec. 4, effective June 29, 2023. -- Created 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 161, sec. 17, effective July 15, 2010.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case (1 in the last 5 years), 2025–2025 · leading case: Nelson v. Aziyo Biologics, Inc. (E.D. Ky. 2025).
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Nelson v. Aziyo Biologics, Inc. (E.D. Ky. 2025). · cites it 4× “” KRS § 311.1943(1). Neither party disputes that this statutes does, in fact, convey immunity if DCIDS either acted in accordance with the Act or attempted to in good faith.”
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 311.1943(1): 1 case
Nelson v. Aziyo Biologics, Inc. (E.D. Ky. 2025). “” KRS § 311.1943(1). Neither party disputes that this statutes does, in fact, convey immunity if DCIDS either acted in accordance with the Act or attempted to in good faith.”
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