Des Moines, Iowa — (RI) — Members of the Iowa Senate have unanimously passed a proposal called “Logan’s Law.” It would let Iowans put a symbol on their hunting and fishing licenses indicating they wish to be an organ donor.
The bill is named after Logan Luft, a 15-year-old from Charles City who died in an ATV accident. Senator Waylon Brown says because Logan expressed his interest in organ donation, he ultimately gave the gift of life to others.
Senator Pam Jochum of Dubuque welcomed Logan’s family to the senate.
Senator Craig Johnson of Independence talked about his 61-year-old uncle, Bob, who died of a massive heart attack just before Christmas. The family made the decision to donate his organs.
Wendy Luft and her husband were on the Senate floor as the bill was debated and passed unanimously.
Logan Luft’s siblings, other relatives and a couple of teenage friends from Charles City made the trip to Des Moines for the senate debate. Alex Staudt says Logan’s legacy is helping spread the word about the importance of being an organ donor.
Linking organ donation intentions to hunting and fishing licenses is a great way to honor Logan according to Antwone Cooper.
The bill Logan Luft’s family and friends are lobbying for has been introduced in the House, but no action has been scheduled on it there.
