Bill > HB338

This bill amends Louisiana state law to expand existing provisions for paid leave related to medical donations, specifically adding living organ donation alongside the current bone marrow donation leave policy. The legislation requires employers to grant paid leave to employees who want to donate a living organ, with the leave limited to a maximum of forty work hours unless the employer agrees to additional time. Employers are permitted to request physician verification for the purpose and duration of the leave, but importantly, if a medical determination ultimately finds that the employee does not qualify as a donor, the previously granted paid leave will not be forfeited. The bill also clarifies that this law does not prevent employers from providing additional leave beyond the mandated forty hours and does not impact other employment benefits. By expanding the existing bone marrow donor leave statute, this legislation aims to support employees who wish to donate organs and reduce potential financial barriers to living organ donation.

Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment

https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=HB338&sbi=y