Organ transplantation is regulated by a complex set of laws at the federal and state levels in the United States. The National Organ Transplant Act (NOTA) is the primary federal law governing organ transplantation in the US. It establishes the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN), which is responsible for coordinating the allocation of organs for transplantation and maintaining the national registry of organ donors and recipients.

In addition to NOTA, there are also a number of other federal laws that affect organ transplantation, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which protects the privacy of patients’ medical information, and the Anti-Kickback Statute, which prohibits the exchange of anything of value in return for the referral of patients for organ transplants.

State laws also play a role in organ transplantation, with each state having its own set of regulations governing the process. These laws may cover issues such as the process for becoming an organ donor, the rights of organ donors and their families, and the distribution of organs within the state.

Overall, the laws governing organ transplantation are designed to ensure that organs are allocated fairly and efficiently, and to protect the rights and interests of organ donors, recipients, and their families.