Donda West Bill Passes
Posted by Media Outrage on August 17, 2008
With a vote of 37 to 1, the California Senate passed a bill Wednesday that makes it mandatory for patients seeking cosmetic surgery procedures to first undergo a physical exam.
Via Eurweb:
The measure, known as AB 2968, was crafted in response to the death of Kanye West’s mother Donda West. The former educator/author died last year from a heart condition that was exacerbated by cosmetic surgery.
Earlier this year, Donda West’s niece, Yolanda Anderson, and California State Assemblywoman Wilmer Amina Carter (D-Rialto) introduced AB 2968 into the state’s legislature.
According to Sen. Mark Ridley-Thomas (D-Los Angeles), the tragedy comes as a wake-up call for patients and their families to take steps to ensure a safe medical experience.
“Many of us are concerned about the quality of care extended to those who receive elective surgery,” the senator told the Times.
Mediaoutrage- That is a great thing for patients seeking cosmetic surgery.
beach chick said
To bad something terrible had to happen first…..but it is good that the bill was passed.
1coolazzchic said
i am surprised this wasnt already in place. good to know something good came out of this tragedy.
Lai'Lani said
That is a nice honor for her name yep ashame tragedy had to happen first.
ucanb2 said
It is a shamed that something tragic had to happen, but sometimes great things come out of a tragedy.Hopefully noone will have to suffer from it.