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DE HB21

Bill

Status

Passed

9/13/2017

Primary Sponsor

Debra Heffernan

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Origin

House of Representatives

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Delaware Code Title 16 to prohibit discrimination in organ transplantation access based on disability status.

  • Requires transplant programs to evaluate potential recipients based on medical factors and likelihood of success, not disability-related assumptions.

  • Prohibits transplant programs from denying or delaying organ transplantation due to a person's physical or mental disability.

  • Ensures individuals with disabilities have equal opportunity to access organ transplantation services as non-disabled individuals.

  • Addresses discrimination practices that may exclude disabled individuals from transplant eligibility based solely on disability rather than relevant medical criteria.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Nondiscrimination In Access To Organ Transplantation.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

9/13/2017

Committee Referrals

Health, Children & Social Services3/28/2017
Health & Human Development1/5/2017

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