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Introduced
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
In Committee
01/13/2020
01/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/19/2020
03/19/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting certain entities from making certain determinations or engaging in certain actions related to organ transplants solely on the basis of an individual's disability; specifying an instance where certain entities may consider an individual's disability, with an exception; requiring certain entities to take certain necessary steps to ensure an individual with a disability is not denied services, with exceptions; prohibiting certain individual and group health insurers and health maintenance organizations, respectively, from denying coverage for organ transplants solely on the basis of an individual's disability under certain circumstances, etc.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits certain entities, such as healthcare providers and insurance companies, from denying organ transplants or related services solely based on an individual's disability. The bill defines key terms like "disability," "organ transplant," and "covered entity." It requires covered entities to make reasonable modifications to policies and procedures to ensure access for individuals with disabilities, and prohibits them from considering an individual's disability as medically significant unless it directly impacts the transplant process. The bill also mandates that health insurance policies and health maintenance organizations cannot deny coverage for organ transplants solely based on an individual's disability. Overall, the bill aims to prevent discrimination against people with disabilities in access to organ transplants and related medical care.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (2)
Appropriations (Senate), Banking and Insurance (Senate)
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 1179 (on 03/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1556 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1556/BillText/c2/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1556/BillText/c2/PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1556/BillText/c1/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1556/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Senate Committee Amendment #844372 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1556/Amendment/844372/HTML |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1556/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1556/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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