To prohibit discrimination on the basis of mental or physical disability in cases of organ transplants.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseAdditional sponsors: Ms. Norton, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Tonko, Mr. Stauber, …
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Mrs. Cammack (for herself, Mrs. Dingell, Mr. Issa, Ms. Wasserman …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Prohibits healthcare providers and transplant hospitals from discriminating against individuals with mental or physical disabilities when determining eligibility for organ transplants, named for Charlotte Woodward.
Who Benefits and How
Persons with disabilities gain protection against organ transplant discrimination. Disability rights are extended to transplant eligibility decisions. Auxiliary aids and services must be provided.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Transplant hospitals must not discriminate based on disability alone. Healthcare providers must provide reasonable accommodations. Covered entities face compliance requirements.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits discrimination in organ transplant eligibility based on disability
- Covers licensed healthcare providers and transplant hospitals
- Requires auxiliary aids and services
- Applies to entities in interstate commerce
- Uses ADA disability definition
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities in organ transplant decisions
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Extend ADA protections to organ transplant eligibility"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
As defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act
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