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Introduced
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
In Committee
03/05/2020
03/05/2020
Crossed Over
03/03/2020
03/03/2020
Passed
03/11/2020
03/11/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/30/2020
06/30/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to nondiscrimination in organ transplants; creating s. 765.523, F.S.; providing definitions; 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 make reasonable modifications in their policies, practices, and procedures under certain circumstances, with an exception; providing criteria for such modifications; requiring certain entities to take certain necessary steps to ensure an individual with a disability is not denied services, with exceptions; providing a cause of action for injunctive and other relief; providing construction; creating ss. 627.64197, 627.65736, and 641.31075, F.S.; prohibiting insurers, nonprofit health care service plans, and health maintenance organizations that provide coverage for organ transplants from denying coverage solely on the basis of an individual's disability under certain circumstances; providing construction; defining the term "organ transplant"; providing an effective date. hb1179-02-er ENROLLED 2020 Legislature
AI Summary
This bill prohibits certain entities, such as healthcare providers and insurers, from denying organ transplants or related services solely on the basis of an individual's disability. It requires these entities to make reasonable modifications to their policies and procedures to ensure individuals with disabilities have access to transplant services. The bill also prohibits insurers, nonprofit health plans, and health maintenance organizations from denying coverage for organ transplants solely due to an individual's disability, though they are not required to cover transplants that are not medically necessary. The key provisions aim to prevent discrimination against individuals with disabilities in accessing organ transplants and related services and coverage.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (1)
Health Market Reform Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2020-139 (on 06/30/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1179 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1179/BillText/er/PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1179/BillText/c1/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #750769 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1179/Amendment/750769/PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1179/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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