Organ donors would get guaranteed leave, insurance protections under Alabama House bill

By: Andrea Tinker

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: February 19, 2026

Words: 412

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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An Alabama House committee Wednesday advanced a bill that would increase insurance protections and extend time off for living organ donors.

HB 361, sponsored by House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels, D-Huntsville, would require public employers to grant a leave of absence to employees who donate organs; provide a tax credit up to $2,000 to private employers who grant leave of absences for organ donors and prohibit insurance companies from discriminating against donors.

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