Bill Detail
H.R. 6540
Congress: 117
Title
Respecting the Rights of Organ Donor Recipients Act of 2022
Summary
Respecting the Rights of Organ Donor Recipients Act of 2022 This bill prohibits limiting access to organ transplants based on an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status. Specifically, the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network may not (1) request an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status when considering whether to place the individual on an organ transplant waitlist, or (2) require the vaccination in order for an individual to receive an organ transplant. This network is a public-private partnership that links organizations (e.g., transplantation centers and laboratories) in the organ donation and transplantation system.
Sponsor
Rep. Scott DesJarlais [R-TN-4]
Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Introduced
2022-02-01
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Bill Engagement
Respecting the Rights of Organ Donor Recipients Act of 2022 This bill prohibits limiting access to organ transplants based on an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status.