TO CREATE THE END ORGAN AND GENOMIC HARVESTING ACT; TO PROHIBIT COVERAGE OF CERTAIN HUMAN ORGAN TRANSPLANT OR POST-TRANSPLANT CARE; AND TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN GENETIC SEQUENCERS AND GENETIC ANALYSIS TECHNOLOGIES.

Senate Bill 311, known as the End Organ and Genomic Harvesting Act, introduces restrictions on genetic technologies and organ transplant coverage in Arkansas related to "foreign adversaries." Starting October 1, 2025, medical and research facilities are prohibited from acquiring new genetic sequencers or analysis technologies from foreign adversaries and must store genetic sequencing data outside of these countries. Facilities are also required to annually report on their ongoing use of existing foreign adversary equipment. Additionally, health benefit plans in the state will not cover certain human organ transplants or post-transplant care if linked to foreign adversaries, though care to save a life after a prohibited transplant remains covered. This act primarily affects medical and research facilities, healthcare insurers, and individuals receiving related medical services.