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Bill would extend job‑protected leave for living organ and marrow donors; advocates cite lifesaving benefits
Summary
H 6065 would allow private‑sector employees to take job‑protected leave while undergoing living organ donation or bone‑marrow donation/testing; proponents said the change would encourage donations and reduce long‑term Medicaid costs.
The committee heard H 6065, a bill that would add living organ donation and bone‑marrow donation to the state’s list of qualifying reasons for medical leave for covered private‑sector employees.
Sponsor Representative Geraldo said the bill would provide job protection and access to Temporary Disability Insurance for employees who undergo living organ donation procedures or bone‑marrow donation and…
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