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

This section amends Section 372(b)(2)(B) of the Public Health Service Act. The amendment requires organ allocation criteria to not discriminate on the basis of disability. The amendment mandates providing the public an opportunity to comment on membership and medical criteria.

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

This section prohibits covered entities from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities regarding organ transplants and related services. Covered entities may consider a qualified individual's disability in treatment decisions following an individualized assessment, consistent with existing federal laws. Reasonable modifications to policies, practices, or procedures are required to avoid discrimination, unless such modifications would fundamentally alter the program or activity. Auxiliary aids and services must be provided to ensure non-discrimination, unless doing so would fundamentally alter the program or activity or create an undue burden. The section clarifies that privacy and security of health information requirements remain unchanged. The Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services will consider complaints of discrimination and may utilize expedited complaint resolution. The Secretary must submit an annual report to Congress detailing activities under this section, including complaint information and resource needs.

What does RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. of Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act do?

This section establishes a rule of construction for the Act. The Act states that it shall not be construed to invalidate or limit existing rights, remedies, and procedures available to aggrieved individuals. These rights, remedies, and procedures include those provided under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. They also include those provided under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Furthermore, the Act does not limit protections offered by other applicable federal or state laws that provide additional protections against disability discrimination related to organ transplants or related services.

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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 on the basis of mental or physical disability in cases of organ transplants. It defines terms such as 'qualified individual,' 'auxiliary aids and services,' and 'reasonable modifications to policies or practices' to clarify the scope of the prohibition. Covered entities, including licensed healthcare providers and transplant hospitals, may not deny organ transplants or related services solely due to an individual's disability, with a medical exception if the disability is medically significant to the transplant. The bill requires covered entities to make reasonable modifications to policies and practices to ensure accessibility, unless it fundamentally alters the nature of those policies or creates an undue burden. Individuals alleging violations can bring claims to the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services.

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 by reference to section 4 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. “Covered entity” includes entities receiving federal financial assistance for organ transplant programs and public entities covered by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act related to transplants. “Disability” is defined by reference to section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. “Organ” is defined as “human organ” according to section 301(c) of the National Organ Transplant Act. “Qualified individual with a disability” is defined by reference to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other applicable federal laws. “Reasonable modifications” are defined by reference to the Americans with Disabilities Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other applicable federal laws. “Related services” include evaluation, counseling, treatment, provision of information, and other services recommended or required by a physician related to an organ transplant.

Last updated: 6/22/2026 · Introduced: 5/15/2025

Author: Ashley Moody (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits licensed healthcare providers and transplant hospitals from denying organ transplants or related services solely due to an individual's disability, except when the disability is medically significant to the transplant.
The bill amends the Public Health Service Act to ensure organ allocation criteria do not discriminate on the basis of disability and requires public comment on related medical criteria.
Covered entities must provide reasonable modifications to policies and practices, and auxiliary aids and services, to avoid discrimination in organ transplants and related services, unless doing so creates an undue burden or fundamentally alters the program.

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