Bill > H71

This bill, the Living Donor Protection Act, aims to address several key provisions: 1. It prohibits insurers from discriminating against individuals solely based on their status as a living organ donor, preventing them from refusing coverage, limiting coverage, or charging higher rates. This applies to various insurance policies, including health, life, accident and health, disability, and long-term care. 2. It introduces a tax credit of up to $5,000 for the expenses incurred by a taxpayer or their dependent who makes a live organ donation, including lost wages and transportation, lodging, and meals. The credit can be carried forward for up to five years. 3. It requires the State Human Resources Commission to adopt rules and policies to provide paid leave for state employees and state-supported personnel who serve as living organ or bone marrow donors, up to 30 days for organ donation and 7 days for bone marrow donation, without exhausting their existing leave. The bill is effective 30 days after becoming law, with the tax credit provision applicable for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2021.