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This bill, named the Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act, aims to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities in organ transplant processes. The bill establishes comprehensive protections for qualified individuals with disabilities seeking organ transplants and related services. It defines key terms such as "covered entity" (which includes healthcare providers and transplant hospitals), "qualified individual" (a person who meets organ transplant eligibility requirements with or without support), and "supported decision-making" (assistance in making healthcare decisions). The legislation prohibits healthcare providers from denying organ transplants or related services solely based on a person's disability, with a narrow exception for medically significant disabilities confirmed through individualized evaluation. The bill requires covered entities to make reasonable modifications to policies and provide auxiliary aids and services to ensure equal access to transplant procedures. Individuals who believe they have experienced discrimination can file a claim with the Office for Civil Rights for expedited resolution. Importantly, the bill does not replace existing disability rights protections but supplements them, and it allows states to implement even stronger protections for individuals with disabilities seeking organ transplants. The legislation covers the entire transplant process, including evaluation, listing, transplant procedure, and post-transplant care, with the goal of ensuring fair and equitable treatment for people with disabilities.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1520/all-info