AL HB361

Prohibits insurers from declining, limiting, or discriminating against individuals in life, disability, or long-term care insurance coverage solely based on their status as a living organ donor, absent additional actuarial risk

Grants state employees with at least one year of service up to 30 days paid leave for organ donation and 7 days for bone marrow donation, separate from other accrued leave

Extends identical paid donor leave provisions to county and municipal employees and other public employees whose compensation derives from state appropriations

Creates a state income tax credit for private employers (tax years 2027-2031) equal to 25% of gross compensation paid during organ donation leave, capped at $2,000 per year, with excess credits carried forward up to three years

Effective October 1, 2026, with the tax credit provision effective January 1, 2027; passed the House 104-0 on February 24, 2026