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S.2584: Living Donor Protection Act of 2016
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 25, 2016
- Latest Major Action Feb. 25, 2016
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (6 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Living Donor Protection Act of 2016 This bill prohibits discrimination based on an individual's status as a living organ donor in the offering, issuance, cancellation, coverage, price, or any other condition of a life insurance policy, disability insurance policy, or long-term care insurance policy. The bill amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to specifically include living organ donation as a serious health condition that entitles...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 25, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Feb. 25, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mark Steven Kirk (R-Ill.) |