A 10734 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Ensures fairness in organ donations to persons with physical or mental disabilities

This bill amends New York's mental hygiene law to prohibit discrimination against people with physical or mental disabilities in organ donation and transplant processes. It requires healthcare providers and organ matching organizations to evaluate patients based on medical criteria rather than disability status, while allowing consideration of disability only when it directly impacts medical suitability after individualized assessment. The law defines "qualified individuals" as those who can meet transplant requirements with or without support services, and mandates that support networks and auxiliary aids be considered when determining eligibility. Covered entities must make reasonable policy modifications to ensure fair access to transplant evaluations, waiting lists, and post-transplant care for all qualified patients regardless of disability.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 27, 2026 Last action Mar 27, 2026
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Angelo Santabarbara
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