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Introduced
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
In Committee
02/17/2020
02/17/2020
Crossed Over
01/31/2020
01/31/2020
Passed
02/25/2020
02/25/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/10/2020
03/10/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Organ, eye, or tissue transplantation; discrimination prohibited. Provides that an individual who is a candidate to receive an anatomical gift for organ, eye, or tissue transplantation and who is otherwise eligible to receive such gift shall not be deemed ineligible to receive an anatomical gift or denied services related to organ, eye, or tissue transplantation solely because of his physical, intellectual, developmental, or other disability.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in organ, eye, or tissue transplantation. It requires covered entities, such as healthcare providers and organ transplant centers, to make reasonable modifications to their policies and ensure the availability of auxiliary aids and services for eligible individuals with disabilities. The bill also mandates that insurers cannot deny coverage or discriminate against individuals with disabilities in relation to transplantation services. The key provisions of the bill are designed to ensure equal access to organ, eye, or tissue transplantation for individuals with disabilities.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0217) (on 03/10/2020)
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