Federal bill prohibits organ transplant discrimination against individuals with disabilities
June 24, 2025
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Where This Stands
Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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This legislation establishes federal protections for individuals with disabilities to ensure they are not excluded from life-saving organ transplant waiting lists or procedures due to discriminatory medical policies.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
individuals with disabilities
The bill prohibits healthcare providers from using their disability as a basis for denying organ transplant services.
transplant centers
These facilities must ensure their evaluation criteria for transplant eligibility do not discriminate based on disability.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
Summary
Key Facts
- The bill prohibits healthcare providers, transplant centers, and insurance companies from denying or restricting organ transplant services based on a patient's disability.
- Medical professionals are required to evaluate transplant eligibility based on clinical criteria rather than disability status.
- The legislation applies to all entities involved in the organ transplant process, including hospitals and transplant centers.
- The bill was introduced on February 24, 2025.
- The bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for review.
Why It Matters
This legislation establishes federal protections for individuals with disabilities to ensure they are not excluded from life-saving organ transplant waiting lists or procedures due to discriminatory medical policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this bill guarantee an organ transplant for everyone with a disability?
Who does this bill protect?
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Lobbying Activity
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Discoveries
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Federal Anti-Discrimination Expansion
The bill represents a targeted effort to codify anti-discrimination protections specifically within the organ transplant medical sector.
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