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AR SB317

Bill

Status

Failed

4/25/2019

Primary Sponsor

Breanne Davis

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Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits covered entities (healthcare providers, hospitals, transplant centers, and organ matching entities) from denying organ transplants or related services based solely on an individual's mental or physical disability

  • Requires covered entities to make reasonable modifications to policies and procedures, including communicating with support networks and considering available support systems when evaluating post-transplant compliance ability

  • Mandates provision of auxiliary aids and services such as qualified interpreters, accessible information formats, supported decision-making assistance, and assistive technology to qualified individuals with disabilities

  • Allows disability to be considered in transplant decisions only when a physician conducts individualized evaluation and finds the disability medically significant, and permits referral to specialists and placement on waiting lists without disability-based discrimination

  • Establishes legal remedies allowing qualified individuals to bring circuit court actions for injunctive or equitable relief, with expedited hearing requirements, while preserving remedies under the Americans with Disabilities Act

Legislative Description

To Prohibit Discrimination Against Individuals With Disabilities Regarding Access To Organ Transplantation; To Require Covered Entities To Make Reasonable Modifications; And To Provide Auxiliary Aids And Services.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

4/25/2019

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor2/13/2019

Full Bill Text

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