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Prohibiting Discrimination Against Individuals with Disabilities in Organ Transplants

This new law aims to ensure that individuals with disabilities are not denied organ transplants solely due to their disability. It requires medical facilities to consider a patient's support network and make reasonable adjustments to procedures to facilitate access to transplants. This gives citizens with disabilities equal opportunities for life-saving medical procedures.
Key points
Non-discrimination: Medical facilities cannot deny organ transplants or related services solely based on a disability.
Support and accommodations: The act requires considering a patient's support network (family, friends) and making reasonable modifications to policies to ensure access to transplants.
Medical exceptions: A disability can only be considered if a physician deems it medically significant for the success of the transplant, following an individualized evaluation.
Right to complain: Individuals who experience discrimination can file a claim with the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Passed House
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1520
Sponsor: Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3]
Process start date: 2025-02-24
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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 119_HR_1520.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Non-discrimination: Medical facilities cannot deny organ transplants or related services solely based on a disability.
  • Support and accommodations: The act requires considering a patient's support network (family, friends) and making reasonable modifications to policies to ensure access to transplants.
  • Medical exceptions: A disability can only be considered if a physician deems it medically significant for the success of the transplant, following an individualized evaluation.
  • Right to complain: Individuals who experience discrimination can file a claim with the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Passed House.

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 Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2858-2859)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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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