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HB 1667

Living organ donors employers tax credit.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Julie McGuire

Indiana would offer employers a state tax credit for providing paid leave to employees who donate organs, aiming to increase living organ donation rates by reducing donor financial hardship.

First reading: referred to Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill Summary · HB 1667

Legislative bill overview

HB 1667 establishes a state tax credit for employers who provide paid leave to employees serving as living organ donors. The bill incentivizes workplace support for organ donation by offering financial relief to businesses that compensate employees during their donation recovery period.

Why is this important

Living organ donation is a critical healthcare need—there are roughly 90,000 people on the national transplant waiting list, and living donors provide about one-third of all kidney transplants and a significant portion of liver transplants. By reducing financial barriers for potential donors, this policy could increase donation rates while protecting workers from economic hardship during medical recovery.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost to state revenue: The fiscal impact depends on credit structure (amount per donor, caps, duration)—poorly designed credits could substantially reduce state tax revenue without proportional public health gains
  • Definition ambiguity: The bill likely needs clarity on what qualifies as "paid leave" and recovery period length, which could create compliance issues or disputes
  • Equity concerns: Tax credits may primarily benefit salaried workers with existing benefits; lower-wage workers without paid leave access gain less protection from this incentive structure
  • Adequacy of incentive: The credit must be substantial enough to influence employer behavior; if minimal, it may have negligible impact on donation rates while still reducing revenue

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

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