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AR SB317
Bill
Status
4/25/2019
Primary Sponsor
Breanne Davis
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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