Senate Bill No. 328, known as the "Louisiana Living Donor Paid Leave Protection Act," aims to provide protections for employees who become living organ donors. The bill establishes a framework for paid leave for living organ donors, ensuring that employees can take time off to donate a human organ without fear of job insecurity or surgery delays. It outlines the legislative purpose of encouraging organ donation, promoting the health of Louisianians, and reducing long-term state-funded care costs. The bill defines key terms such as "employee," "employer," and "living organ donor," and mandates that employers grant paid leave of absence for organ donation procedures, with a maximum of thirty working days unless otherwise agreed upon.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that private employers must provide unpaid leave for employees serving as organ or bone marrow donors, with the option to extend this leave beyond thirty days. It prohibits any form of discrimination against employees who request leave for organ donation and clarifies that the paid leave cannot be used for retirement purposes or have cash value upon termination. The provisions of this bill are set to take effect on August 1, 2026.