Bill > S1183

This bill, the Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act, aims to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities in cases of organ transplants. It defines key terms like "disability," "organ transplant," and "related services," and prohibits covered entities (healthcare providers and transplant centers) from denying organ transplants or related services solely based on an individual's disability. The bill allows for consideration of an individual's disability only if it is found to be medically significant, and requires covered entities to make reasonable modifications to their policies and practices to ensure access for qualified individuals with disabilities. The bill also establishes an enforcement mechanism, allowing individuals to file claims with the Office for Civil Rights or bring civil actions against covered entities. Importantly, the bill does not supersede any state or local laws that provide greater rights for individuals with disabilities in organ transplants.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1183/all-info