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SB 390

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104th Regular Session Introduced by Don Harmon

SB 390 ensures job protection and up to 30 days of paid leave for state employees donating organs, while requiring unpaid leave for private sector employees.

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Bill Summary · SB 390

Summary of SB 390 - Living Organ Donation

Bill Information:
- Bill Number: SB 390
- Title: Living Organ Donation
- Status: Filed
- Introduced: November 04, 2025
- Sponsor: Senator Harrell
- Effective Date: July 1, 2026

Purpose and Intent

SB 390 aims to support living organ donation in Florida by providing job protection and leave for employees who wish to donate organs. The bill seeks to encourage organ donation by ensuring that employees do not face financial or job-related penalties for participating in this life-saving act.

Key Provisions

1. Administrative Leave for State Employees

  • Definition of Living Organ Donor: A person who donates all or part of a human organ while alive for transplantation.
  • Leave Entitlement: State agencies are required to grant administrative leave with pay for up to 30 working days to employees serving as living organ donors.
  • Additional Leave: This administrative leave is in addition to any other leave types (medical, personal, etc.) already authorized by law.

2. Leave for Private Employers and Local Governments

  • Definition of Employer: Includes private entities (sole proprietors, partnerships, corporations, etc.) and political subdivisions of the state.
  • Unpaid Leave Requirement: Employers must grant an unpaid leave of absence to employees who request it for the purpose of organ donation, with the following stipulations:
    • The leave must be equal to the time requested by the employee or a maximum of 30 working days, whichever is shorter.
    • Employers have the discretion to provide paid or unpaid leave beyond the mandated 30 days.

Impact

  • Who is Affected:
    • State Employees: Will benefit from paid leave for organ donation.
    • Private Sector Employees: Will have the right to request unpaid leave for organ donation without fear of job loss.
    • Employers: Will need to adjust their leave policies to comply with the new requirements.

Procedural Aspects

  • Filing Date: The bill was filed on November 4, 2025.
  • Effective Date: If passed, the provisions of this act will take effect on July 1, 2026.

This legislation represents a significant step towards promoting organ donation in Florida, addressing both the needs of donors and the responsibilities of employers.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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