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Prohibiting COVID-19 Vaccine Status Discrimination in Healthcare.

This bill aims to ensure that COVID-19 vaccination status does not affect eligibility for organ donation or transplantation, nor priority in receiving them. Additionally, healthcare providers who deny services (with some exceptions) based on vaccination status will not be reimbursed by Medicare and Medicaid programs. This means citizens should not face discrimination in accessing crucial medical services due to their COVID-19 vaccination status.
Key points
COVID-19 vaccination status cannot be a reason to deny organ transplants or affect waiting list priority.
COVID-19 positive rates in a region cannot determine eligibility for organ donation or receipt.
Healthcare providers (with some long-term care exceptions) denying services based on COVID-19 vaccination status will lose Medicare and Medicaid funding.
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Print number: 117_S_3985
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2022-03-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Doss's Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3985.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • COVID-19 vaccination status cannot be a reason to deny organ transplants or affect waiting list priority.
  • COVID-19 positive rates in a region cannot determine eligibility for organ donation or receipt.
  • Healthcare providers (with some long-term care exceptions) denying services based on COVID-19 vaccination status will lose Medicare and Medicaid funding.
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. Cruz, Ted [R-TX].

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.

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