The bill amends the existing Temporary Disability Insurance Benefits law to provide temporary caregiver benefits specifically for eligible bone marrow transplant donors and living organ donors. Key definitions are introduced, including "bone marrow transplant donor," defined as an individual from whose body bone marrow is taken to be transferred to another person, and "living organ donor," defined as an individual who donates all or part of an organ while not deceased.
The bill specifies that employees can receive temporary caregiver benefits for participating as a bone marrow transplant donor or a living organ donor, covering time needed for any procedures, medical tests, and surgeries related to the donation. This includes up to five business days of recovery for bone marrow transplant donors and up to thirty business days of recovery for living organ donors.
Additionally, the bill outlines the conditions under which employees can claim these benefits, including a requirement for written notice to employers and restrictions on concurrent claims for temporary caregiver and disability benefits. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.