The Louisiana Living Donor Paid Leave Protection Act, enacted as Part II-A of Subchapter A of Chapter 5-F of Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, establishes provisions for paid leave for living organ donors. The Act aims to protect living organ donors from job insecurity and surgery delays, encourage organ donation, and promote the health and employment of Louisianians. It mandates that state agencies grant paid leave of up to thirty consecutive calendar days for employees who undergo organ donation surgery, with the leave running concurrently with any unpaid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Verification by a physician may be required, and if an employee is determined not to qualify as an organ donor, their previously granted leave will not be forfeited.

Additionally, the Act outlines definitions for key terms such as "employee," "employer," and "living organ donor," and specifies that private employers must provide unpaid leave for organ or bone marrow donation upon written request. It prohibits any form of discrimination against employees for requesting or taking leave under this Act and clarifies that the paid leave has no cash value upon termination of employment. The legislation emphasizes the importance of supporting living organ donors while ensuring that their rights and benefits are protected.