S. 2584 · 114th Congress
Living Donor Protection Act of 2016
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Mark Kirk
- Introduced
- 2016-02-25
- Latest action
- 2016-02-25 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Living Donor Protection Act of 2016
This bill prohibits discrimination based on an individual's status as a living organ donor in the offering, issuance, cancellation, coverage, price, or any other condition of a life insurance policy, disability insurance policy, or long-term care insurance policy.
The bill amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to specifically include living organ donation as a serious health condition that entitles a covered employee to leave under that Act.
The Department of Health and Human Services must update public service announcements, websites, and other media regarding live organ donation to educate the public on the benefits of live organ donation and access to insurance for living organ donors.