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SC may cut time for organ donors
By Associated Press
Published: 03/08/2007

COLUMBIA, SC - Inmates in South Carolina could soon find that a kidney is worth 180 days.

Lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow prisoners to donate organs or bone marrow in exchange for time off their sentences. A state Senate panel gave the nod to an inmate organ and tissue donation program Thursday; debate was postponed on whether the incentive could be added because legislators worried it may not be allowed under federal law. Read more.

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