Bill
HB 5020
Overview: HB 5020, AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- ORGAN-DONATION LEAVE ACT, was recommended to be held for further study by the committee on April 22, 2025.Pur
Overview: HB 5020, AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- ORGAN-DONATION LEAVE ACT, was recommended to be held for further study by the committee on April 22, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to provide job protections and paid leave for state and local government employees who need time off to undergo organ or tissue donation procedures.
Key Provisions:
- Requires public employers to grant up to 30 days of paid leave for employees donating an organ or bone marrow
- Prohibits adverse employment actions against employees for taking such leave
- Allows employees to use accrued paid time off in addition to the 30-day donation leave
- Directs the state to establish rules and guidelines for implementing the new leave program
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would directly benefit public sector employees who choose to become organ or tissue donors. It may also encourage more people to consider donation, potentially increasing the supply of available organs. Public employers would need to manage the new leave program and accommodate employee absences.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill is currently recommended to be held for further study by the committee. If passed, the organ donation leave program would likely be implemented within 6 months to 1 year.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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