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Introduced
02/03/2020
02/03/2020
In Committee
05/12/2020
05/12/2020
Crossed Over
03/04/2020
03/04/2020
Passed
Dead
06/09/2020
06/09/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Enact Cole's Law To Prohibit Discrimination Against Recipients Of An Anatomical Gift Or Organ Transplant Based On Disability; To Define Certain Terms For The Act; To Provide Requirements For Covered Entities; To Provide For The Relief Provided By The Act; To Provide Certain Requirements Of Insurers; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as "Cole's Law," prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in the organ transplant process. It defines key terms like "disability," "auxiliary aids or services," and "qualified recipient," and outlines requirements for covered entities (healthcare providers and organizations responsible for matching donors and recipients). The bill prohibits covered entities from denying or deprioritizing transplant services solely based on an individual's disability, and requires reasonable modifications to policies and provision of auxiliary aids. The bill also includes provisions for individuals to seek civil action and injunctive relief against covered entities, and requirements for health insurance issuers to cover transplant-related services without discrimination.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 06/09/2020)
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