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Bars organ transplant programs that receive federal funding, and public entities covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, from denying transplants, related care, or waiting list placement because of a person's disability.

Official title: Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act

Next stop Senate floor: awaiting a vote
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Senate
Introduced 15-MAY-2025
Referred 15-MAY-2025
Approved by committee 17-JUN-2026
Reported 22-JUN-2026
On the calendar 22-JUN-2026
Key points
  • Amends Section 372 of the Public Health Service Act so organ allocation criteria cannot discriminate on the basis of disability in access to an organ transplant.
  • Prohibits covered entities from refusing transplants, related services, referrals, or waiting list placement based on a person's disability, subject to an individualized medical assessment.
  • Requires reasonable modifications to policies and auxiliary aids unless the entity can demonstrate that the change would fundamentally alter its program or cause an undue burden.
  • Directs the Office for Civil Rights at the Department of Health and Human Services to handle complaints, and requires the Secretary to report on enforcement to Congress each year.
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Official CRS summary

Current. The Congressional Research Service's summary covers the bill's latest wording (Reported to Senate, 22-JUN-2026).

CRS is the Library of Congress's nonpartisan research office. Read it on congress.gov
Committee referrals (1) Policy area

Health

Sponsor Ashley Moody (R-FL) Cosponsors · 22
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