The age of consent for organ donation in Wisconsin will drop from 18 to 15 years old. A new bill would lower the age in hopes of increasing the number of available organ donors. The bill also would establish a donor registry and if a persons wishes are unclear doctors are given the authority to override a family member's wishes. Sonja Stephenson, Chairperson of the Donate Life Committee at Marshfield Clinic says the bill is a good idea, and offers tips to make your wishes known. " If you wish to be a donor sigh the back of your license, make sure you have a health-care power of attorney and make sure your family knows your wishes," says Stephenson.

Brian Heggelund received a double lung transplant ten years ago. He says donating is a very personal decision, but he agrees with the legislation. He says his new lungs have given him a new life.
"I've gone hunting, skiing... it's been a god sent... my legs may give out before my lungs will, says Heggelund.

Jessica Erickson, Spokesperson for Governor Jim Doyle says he will sign this bill into law very soon.