Living Donor Protection Act of 2023

Bill 118 HR 2923, also known as the Living Donor Protection Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect individuals who choose to donate organs or tissues for transplantation from discrimination by insurance companies.

The bill aims to prohibit insurance companies from denying coverage or charging higher premiums to living donors based solely on their status as a donor. It also seeks to ensure that living donors are not disqualified from receiving life, disability, or long-term care insurance solely because they have donated an organ or tissue.

Additionally, the Living Donor Protection Act of 2023 includes provisions to protect the employment rights of living donors. Employers would be prohibited from discriminating against employees who choose to donate organs or tissues for transplantation. This includes protections against termination, demotion, or other adverse employment actions based on an individual's decision to donate. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to encourage and support living organ and tissue donation by removing barriers and ensuring that donors are not penalized for their selfless act. By providing legal protections for living donors, the bill aims to increase the number of organ and tissue donations, ultimately saving lives and improving the health of those in need of transplants.