§ 23-95-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Nondiscrimination in Access to Anatomical Gifts and Organ Transplants Act (Isaac’s Law).” History of Section.P.L. 2021, ch. 109, § 2, effective June 30, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 133, § 2, effective June 30, 2021.
§ 23-95-2. Legislative purpose. It is the purpose of this chapter to prohibit discrimination against a potential organ transplant recipient based solely on a person’s physical or mental disability. History of Section.P.L. 2021, ch. 109, § 2, effective June 30, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 133, § 2, effective June 30, 2021.
§ 23-95-3. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings unless the context shall clearly indicate another or different meaning or intent: (1) “Anatomical gift” means a donation of all or part of a human body to take effect after the donor’s death for the purpose of […]
§ 23-95-4. Discrimination prohibited. (a) The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all stages of the organ transplant process. (b) A covered entity shall not, solely on the basis of an individual’s disability: (1) Consider the individual ineligible to receive an anatomical gift or organ transplant; (2) Deny medical services or other services related […]
§ 23-95-5. Enforcement. (a) Whenever it appears that a covered entity has violated or is violating any of the provisions of this chapter, the affected individual may commence a civil action for injunctive and other equitable relief against the covered entity for purposes of enforcing compliance with this chapter. The action may be brought in […]
§ 23-95-6. Insurance. (a) As used in this section, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings: (1) “Covered person” means a policyholder, subscriber, enrollee, member, or individual covered by a health benefit plan. (2) “Health benefit plan” means a policy, contract, certificate, or agreement entered into, offered, or issued by a health […]
§ 23-95-7. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or part of this chapter shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, that judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder of the chapter but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or part directly […]
