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IN SB0112
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits health care entities (hospitals, surgical centers, hospice programs, transplant matching organizations, and others) from denying organ transplants or placement on waiting lists solely based on a recipient's disability as defined under 42 U.S.C. 12102
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Requires covered entities to make reasonable modifications to policies and procedures to allow individuals with disabilities access to transplantation-related treatment and services
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Prohibits state employee health plans, accident and sickness insurers, and health maintenance organizations from denying coverage for anatomical gifts, transplantation, or related health care services based solely on disability
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Allows individuals who believe a covered entity violated these provisions to bring civil action for injunctive or equitable relief, with courts applying federal ADA standards (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.)
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Effective date: July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Anatomical gifts and individuals with disabilities. Prohibits certain health care entities from discriminating against potential transplant recipients solely on the basis of disability, and authorizes an individual to seek injunctive relief against an entity believed to be in violation of the law. Defines "covered entity". Defines "qualified recipient". Prohibits a state employee health plan, insurer, or health maintenance program from denying coverage for anatomical gifts, transplantation, or related treatment and services solely on the basis of disability.
Last Action
Public Law 2
4/3/2019