S 2206 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

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

S 2206 prohibits hospitals and transplant centers from denying organ transplants or related services solely due to a person's physical or mental disability. It requires covered entities (like hospitals and transplant programs) to make reasonable accommodations - such as involving support networks or using accessible communication methods - to ensure individuals with disabilities can access transplants. The bill explicitly bans discrimination in listing patients on waiting lists, referrals, or insurance coverage for transplant-related care. It aligns with the Americans with Disabilities Act by requiring individualized medical evaluations rather than assumptions about disability. This law directly affects New York residents with disabilities who need organ transplants, ensuring they receive fair consideration based on medical suitability, not disability status.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 15, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
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Jan 15, 2025
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REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
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