H 2437
An Act to eliminate discrimination of incarcerated persons' participation in life saving programs
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Bill overview
This bill aims to ensure that incarcerated individuals in Massachusetts have equal access to organ transplantation programs, removing discriminatory practices that may have previously limited their participation. It seeks to align the state’s organ donation policies with principles of fairness and equity, regardless of an individual’s incarceration status. The legislation seeks to eliminate barriers that could prevent incarcerated people from receiving life-saving transplants. This bill builds upon previous attempts to address this issue.
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