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Preventing Discrimination Against People with Disabilities in Organ Transplants

This new law aims to ensure that individuals with disabilities are not denied organ transplants or related medical services solely due to their disability. It seeks to provide them with equal access to life-saving procedures, regardless of where they live in the U.S.
Key points
Prohibition of Discrimination: It is forbidden to deny organ transplants or related medical services solely based on a physical or mental disability.
Support and Modifications: Medical facilities must provide reasonable support and accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to receive transplants, including considering their support network (family, friends).
Right to Sue: Individuals who experience discrimination can file a complaint with the relevant office or sue the medical facility in court.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3301
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2021-12-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3301.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-12-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibition of Discrimination: It is forbidden to deny organ transplants or related medical services solely based on a physical or mental disability.
  • Support and Modifications: Medical facilities must provide reasonable support and accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to receive transplants, including considering their support network (family, friends).
  • Right to Sue: Individuals who experience discrimination can file a complaint with the relevant office or sue the medical facility in court.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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