Bills · HR 4583
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4583Health
Living Donor Protection Act of 2025
INTRO JUL 22· LAST ACTION JUL 22
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a significant concern for individuals considering a life-saving act: donating an organ. Currently, some living organ donors face challenges securing or maintaining insurance coverage, which can be a deterrent to donation. By explicitly prohibiting discrimination in life, disability, and long-term care insurance based solely on donor status, the bill removes a potential financial barrier and offers peace of mind to those who make such a selfless contribution.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to an increase in living organ donations by making the process less financially risky for donors, ultimately saving more lives. It also ensures that public education on organ donation is comprehensive and up-to-date, reflecting these new protections. If it doesn't become law, living organ donors may continue to face insurance discrimination, potentially discouraging future donations and leaving a critical need for organs unmet.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits insurance companies from denying, canceling, or altering life, disability, or long-term care insurance based solely on a person being a living organ donor.
This provides legal protection for living organ donors against potential discrimination in a crucial financial area.
PROVISION 02
Allows state insurance regulators to enforce these new protections.
This leverages existing regulatory frameworks to ensure the bill's provisions are applied effectively at the state level.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to review and update educational materials on living organ donation within six months of enactment.
This ensures the public receives current and accurate information, including the new insurance protections, to make informed decisions about donation.
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COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 44%
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 22
Introduced in House
JUL 22
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4583
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 22, 2025
Last actionJul 22, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 22, 2025
House BillHR 4583Health
Living Donor Protection Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUL 22, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 22, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
154
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