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This bill introduces comprehensive protections and support for living organ donors in North Carolina across three main areas. First, it prohibits insurance companies from discriminating against individuals solely based on their status as a living organ donor, ensuring they cannot refuse coverage, limit insurance, or charge different rates for health, life, disability, and long-term care insurance policies. Second, the bill establishes a tax credit of up to $5,000 for living organ donors to help offset unreimbursed expenses related to donation, including lost wages, transportation, lodging, and meals, which can be carried forward for up to five years if not fully used in the initial tax year. Third, the bill provides paid leave for state employees and state-supported personnel, allowing full-time employees up to 30 days of paid leave for organ donation and seven days for bone marrow donation, with part-time employees receiving a prorated amount, and requiring that this leave is additional to existing leave benefits and cannot be used for retirement calculations. The bill applies to various state employees, including those in public schools and community colleges, and will take effect immediately upon becoming law, with the tax credit provisions beginning in the 2025 tax year.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H663