House Bill No. by Representative Hilferty amends existing law to expand the provisions for paid leave related to organ donations. The bill specifically adds living organ donations to the current law, which previously only covered bone marrow donations. It allows employees to take paid leave for donating living organs, such as kidneys or parts of the liver, lungs, pancreas, or intestines, without a cap on the number of hours, as the length of leave will now be determined by the nature of the medical procedure. Employers may require verification from a physician regarding the purpose and duration of the leave, but if an employee is deemed ineligible for donation after leave has been granted, that leave will not be forfeited.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that employers are not restricted from providing additional leave for living organ donations beyond what is mandated by the law. It retains the existing rights of employees concerning other employment benefits, ensuring that the new provisions for living organ donations do not interfere with any other leave entitlements. Overall, this legislation aims to support and encourage living organ donations by providing necessary paid leave for employees undergoing these procedures.

Statutes affected:
HB338 Original: 40:4(B)