Organ Donation Clarification Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 28, 2021)
Organ Donation Clarification Act of 2021
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 happenedMay 31, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 28, 2021
- May 31, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - May 28, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - May 28, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 28, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House