Protection for Organ Transplant Recipients
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Bill Summary - 24LSO-0078 Bill No.: SF0005 Effective: 7/1/2024 LSO No.: 24LSO-0078 Enrolled Act No.: SEA No. 0007 Chapter No.: 27 Prime Sponsor: Joint Labor, Health & Social Services Interim Committee Catch Title: Organ transplant recipient protection. Has Report: No Subject: Prohibits discrimination against organ transplant recipients. Summary/Major Elements: This bill prohibits discrimination against organ transplant recipients by insurers. This bill also specifies that it applies to insurance issued, renewed or delivered on or after July 1, 2024 and provides a definition of organ transplant recipient. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
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The lawmaker explains that last year's legislation protected organ donors from insurance discrimination, and this bill provides the necessary reciprocal protections for transplant recipients.
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The amendment adds language to protect organ transplant recipients and living donors from insurance discrimination based on actuarial principles.