Section 20-1601 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Anatomical gift” means the donation of all or part of a human body to take effect after the donor’s death for the purpose of transplantation or transfusion. (c) “Auxiliary aids and services” includes: (1) Qualified interpreters or other effective methods of making aurally delivered materials available to […]
Section 20-1602 – Construction of Subtitle
This subtitle may not be construed to require a covered entity to make a referral or recommendation for or perform a medically inappropriate organ transplant.
Section 20-1603 – Legislative Findings
The General Assembly finds that: (1) A mental or physical disability does not diminish an individual’s right to health care; (2) The federal Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities, yet many individuals with disabilities still experience discrimination in accessing critical health care services; (3) In other states nationwide, individuals with mental and physical disabilities […]
Section 20-1604 – Applicability
This subtitle applies to each part of the organ transplant process.
Section 20-1605 – General Consideration
(a) A covered entity may not solely on the basis of an individual’s disability: (1) Consider a qualified individual ineligible to receive an anatomical gift or organ transplant; (2) Deny medical and other services related to organ transplantation, including evaluation, surgery, counseling, and posttransplantation treatment and services; (3) Refuse to refer the individual to a transplant center or a […]
Section 20-1606 – Judicial Remedies
(a) If a covered entity violates this subtitle, the affected individual may bring an action in the appropriate circuit court for injunctive or other equitable relief. (b) In an action brought under subsection (a) of this section, the circuit court shall: (1) Schedule a hearing as soon as possible; and (2) Apply the same standards in rendering a judgment […]