Bill · H.R. 3503· House(119-HR-3503)
Kidney Donation Anti-Discrimination Act
- Introduced
- 5/19/2025
- Last activity
- 5/19/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Sponsored by
- Jefferson Van Drew
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Kidney Donation Anti-Discrimination Act," aims to stop life insurance companies from treating people differently because they have donated a kidney. It makes it illegal for providers to discriminate in how they offer, issue, cancel, or price life insurance policies based solely on a person's status as a living kidney donor. Discrimination is only permitted if there is evidence of additional actuarial risks that are not related to the donation itself. The act also allows individuals who suffer harm from these violations to sue for damages and attorney's fees in a district court.
Yes
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+7
The bill protects consumers from discriminatory pricing and terms in the life insurance market.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection Against Discrimination: The bill prohibits life insurance providers from discriminating against a living kidney donor regarding the offering, issuance, cancellation, price, or conditions of a policy, or the amount of coverage provided. This ensures donors are not penalized for their contribution (Section 2(a)).
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Legal Recourse for Harmed Individuals: A person who suffers harm due to a violation of this act has a private right of action. This allows them to bring an individual action in a U.S. district court to seek damages and attorney's fees (Section 2(b)).
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Preservation of State Protections: This act does not prevent states or local governments from passing laws that offer even greater protections to living kidney donors than what is provided here (Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+7
- 9/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/3/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/19/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Robert BresnahanRepublican · Pennsylvania
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Tracey MannRepublican · Kansas
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia