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Organ Donor Protection: Insurance and Leave Rights

This act aims to protect individuals who donate organs from discrimination. It ensures equal access to life and disability insurance and guarantees the right to leave for recovery after surgery. This provides greater financial and legal security for organ donors.
Key points
Insurers cannot deny coverage or increase premiums for living organ donors in life, disability, or long-term care insurance.
Organ donation surgery and recovery are recognized as a serious health condition under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
The government will update educational materials to inform the public about the benefits and risks of organ donation and new donor rights.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1552
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Process start date: 2025-05-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Living Donor Protection Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1552.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Insurers cannot deny coverage or increase premiums for living organ donors in life, disability, or long-term care insurance.
  • Organ donation surgery and recovery are recognized as a serious health condition under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
  • The government will update educational materials to inform the public about the benefits and risks of organ donation and new donor rights.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Cotton, Tom [R-AR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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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