What does PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATORY POLICY. of Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act do?

This section prohibits the board of directors described in section 372(b)(1)(B) of the Public Health Service Act from issuing policies that would hinder a qualified individual's access to an organ transplant. The prohibition applies to policies, recommendations, or memoranda. Access to organ transplants may not be restricted solely on the basis of an individual's disability.

What does PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION. of Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act do?

This section prohibits covered entities from denying organ transplants or related services solely based on a qualified individual's disability. An exception allows consideration of a disability when making treatment or coverage recommendations if a physician determines it is medically significant following an individualized evaluation. Covered entities must make reasonable modifications to policies and practices to provide organ transplants or related services, unless such modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of those policies. Entities cannot deny services due to the absence of auxiliary aids and services unless it would fundamentally alter the procedure or create an undue burden. This section does not prevent entities from providing services exceeding the requirements of this section and does not limit rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act or other applicable laws. Individuals alleging violations can bring claims to the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services for expedited resolution.

What does APPLICATION TO EACH PART OF PROCESS. of Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act do?

This section applies provisions of the Act that pertain to organ transplants to the evaluation and listing of qualified individuals. These provisions also apply to the organ transplant and post-organ-transplant treatment of qualified individuals. Provisions applicable to related services also apply to the process for receiving those services by an individual.

What does EFFECT ON OTHER LAWS. of Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act do?

This section clarifies that the Act does not supersede state or local laws. If state or local laws provide greater rights to qualified individuals with respect to organ transplants than those established by this Act, those state or local laws will remain in effect.

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Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act

Q: What does Preamble of Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act do?

This bill aims to prohibit discrimination based on mental or physical disability in organ transplant cases.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act.

Q: What does DEFINITIONS. of Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act do?

This section defines key terms used throughout the Act. “Auxiliary aids and services” are defined according to section 4 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. “Covered entity” includes licensed providers of health care services, transplant hospitals, and those engaged in interstate commerce or affecting interstate commerce. “Disability” is defined according to section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. “Human organ” has the meaning defined in the National Organ Transplant Act. “Organ transplant” refers to the transplantation of a human organ for medical treatment. A “qualified individual” is someone who meets eligibility requirements for organ receipt, potentially with support. “Reasonable modifications to policies or practices” includes communication support, consideration of support networks, and supported decision-making. “Related services” encompass evaluation, counseling, treatment, information provision, and physician recommendations. “Supported decision-making” involves using a support person to assist with health care decisions and communication. “Support network” refers to individuals selected by the qualified individual to provide assistance or guidance.

Last updated: 6/24/2025 · Introduced: 2/24/2025

Author: Kat Cammack (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

The Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act prohibits covered entities from denying organ transplants or related services solely based on a qualified individual's disability, with exceptions for medically significant factors determined by a physician.
This Act requires covered entities to make reasonable modifications to policies and practices to ensure access to organ transplants and related services, unless such modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of those policies.
The bill extends protections to qualified individuals throughout the entire organ transplant process, including evaluation, listing, transplant, post-transplant treatment, and related services.

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