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Re-ref Com On Finance2025-04-30

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Plain Language Summary

This bill protects living organ donors in North Carolina by prohibiting insurance companies from discriminating against them, provides a state income tax credit of up to $5,000 for unreimbursed donation-related expenses like lost wages and travel costs, and grants state employees up to 30 days paid leave for organ donation and 7 days for bone marrow donation.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this bill removes barriers that discourage people from becoming living donors, potentially increasing the supply of organs for transplant and saving lives.
• •They contend that donors should not face insurance penalties or financial hardship for their generosity, and that paid leave helps donors recover properly while maintaining their income during the donation and recovery process.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may argue the bill creates new costs for state government through paid leave provisions and could increase administrative burden on agencies.
• •Some may question whether a $5,000 tax credit is sufficient to cover all donation-related expenses, and whether insurance protections could affect insurers' ability to assess health risks accurately, potentially impacting insurance rates for other consumers.