US S1552

Bill

US S1552

Living Donor Protection Act of 2025

Introduced
05/01/2025

In Committee
02/26/2026

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to promote and protect from discrimination living organ donors.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Living Donor Protection Act of 2025, aims to protect living organ donors from discrimination in insurance and employment. The bill prohibits insurance companies from denying, canceling, or adjusting life, disability, or long-term care insurance policies based solely on a person's status as a living organ donor, ensuring that donors cannot be penalized for their altruistic act. The legislation also clarifies that organ donation surgery and recovery qualify as a serious health condition under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which means both private and federal sector employees can take leave for organ donation without fear of workplace repercussions. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to review and update educational materials within six months of enactment, providing the public with comprehensive information about the benefits, risks, and legal protections associated with living organ donation. By addressing potential barriers to organ donation, the bill seeks to encourage more individuals to consider becoming living donors by protecting their personal and professional interests.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (44)

Tom Cotton (R)*, Angela Alsobrooks (D), Michael Bennet (D), Marsha Blackburn (R), Richard Blumenthal (D), Cory Booker (D), John Boozman (R), Shelley Moore Capito (R), Susan Collins (R), Chris Coons (D), Kevin Cramer (R), Steve Daines (R), Tammy Duckworth (D), Dick Durbin (D), Ruben Gallego (D), Kirsten Gillibrand (D), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R), James Justice (R), Tim Kaine (D), Mark Kelly (D), John Neely Kennedy (R), Andy Kim (D), Angus King (I), Amy Klobuchar (D), Ben Ray Luján (D), Roger Marshall (R), Jeff Merkley (D), Lisa Murkowski (R), Chris Murphy (D), Gary Peters (D), Pete Ricketts (R), Jacky Rosen (D), Adam Schiff (D), Jeanne Shaheen (D), Tim Sheehy (R), Elissa Slotkin (D), Tina Smith (D), Thom Tillis (R), Tommy Tuberville (R), Chris Van Hollen (D), Raphael Warnock (D), Sheldon Whitehouse (D), Ron Wyden (D), Todd Young (R),

Last Action

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. (on 02/26/2026)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1552/all-info

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1552/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s1552/BILLS-119s1552is.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR4582	To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 5, United States Code, to clarify that organ donation surgery qualifies as a serious health condition.	Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.	Related
HR4583	Living Donor Protection Act of 2025	Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.	Related

Bill > S1552

summary

Introduced Session

Bill Summary

AI Summary

Committee Categories

Sponsors (44)

Last Action

Official Document

bill text

bill summary

bill summary

bill summary