Organ Donation Clarification Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 31, 2020)
Organ Donation Clarification Act of 2020
This bill specifies that certain payments and pilot programs relating to organ donation do not violate the National Organ Transplant Act, which prohibits the exchange of valuable consideration for human organs.
Specifically, it excludes additional types of reimbursements and payments related to organ donation from the definition of valuable consideration, such as costs for (1) dependent care; (2) certain medical expenses for up to 10 years after a donation; (3) paperwork or legal services; and (4) term life insurance policies, subject to some limitations.
In addition, the federal government, states, or local governments may carry out pilot programs to evaluate the effects of removing disincentives or providing noncash benefits on the availability of organs for transplant, provided these programs meet ethical and other conditions.
What just happenedJul 31, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 31, 2020
- Jul 31, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 31, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 31, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House