Michiganders now have a new way to opt into the organ donor registry. Taxpayers will see the question on a form for making charitable donations when they file their income tax returns next year.
Jeffrey Guilefoyle is with the state Department of Treasury. He says this will serve as an additional way to encourage people to register.
"We have over 4 million people filed tax returns every year. And with the number that big, even if only a small percentage of tax filers take advantage of this option, it's going to add up to a lot of people, new names on the registry." said Guilefoyle.
Guilefoyle says when someone opts into the registry, their information will be sent to the Michigan Department of State.
