Tag #Body Brokers

What immediate actions are Texas lawmakers taking to address the unethical use of unclaimed bodies for medical research, and what are the potential consequences of these actions?

Texas lawmakers responded with alarm to an NBC News investigation revealing that the University of North Texas Health Science Center used unclaimed bodies for profit without family consent, prompting calls for stricter regulations and potential bans on the practice. Two bills were introduced to prohibit this activity and impose jail time for violations, aiming to address the ethical breaches and grief experienced by families.