RS 40:1170.1 – Legislative findings; declaration A. The legislature hereby finds all of the following: (1) A developmental, intellectual, or physical disability does not diminish a person’s right to health care. (2) The provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.), prohibit discrimination against persons with disabilities, […]
RS 40:1170.2 – Definitions For purposes of this Subpart, the following terms have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section: (1) “Anatomical gift” means a donation of all or part of a human body that takes effect after the death of the donor for the purpose of transplantation or transfusion. (2) “Auxiliary aid or […]
RS 40:1170.3 – Discrimination against potential organ transplant recipients based on disability; prohibition A. The provisions of this Section shall apply to all stages of the organ transplant process. B. It shall be unlawful for a covered entity to do any of the following solely on the basis of an individual having a disability: (1) […]
RS 40:1170.4 – Enforcement; civil actions against covered entities; construction of Section A. Whenever an individual believes that a covered entity has violated or is violating any provision of R.S. 40:1170.3, the affected individual may commence a civil action for injunctive and other equitable relief against the covered entity for purposes of enforcing compliance with […]
