Prevents discrimination against persons with disabilities in organ donation processes.

The bill, A10734, amends the mental hygiene law to add a new article prohibiting discrimination against individuals with physical or mental disabilities in organ donation processes. It mandates that covered entities, including health care providers and organ matching entities, cannot deny services or place individuals at a disadvantage based on their disability. The bill ensures that individuals with disabilities have access to necessary auxiliary aids and services, supported decision-making, and reasonable modifications to policies or practices.

Prevents discrimination against persons with disabilities in organ donation processes.

The bill, A10734, amends the mental hygiene law to add a new article prohibiting discrimination against individuals with physical or mental disabilities in organ donation processes. It mandates that covered entities, including health care providers and organ matching entities, cannot deny services or place individuals at a disadvantage based on their disability. The bill ensures that individuals with disabilities have access to necessary auxiliary aids and services, supported decision-making, and reasonable modifications to policies or practices.