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HB 762

Organ donation leave tax credit; establishes a nonrefundable credit for taxable years 2024-2028.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Karrie Delaney

Virginia bill creates temporary tax credit (2024-2028) for workers taking unpaid leave to donate organs, aiming to reduce financial barriers to organ donation.

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Bill Summary · HB 762

Legislative bill overview

HB 762 establishes a nonrefundable state tax credit in Virginia for individuals who take time off work to donate organs, applicable for tax years 2024-2028. The credit is designed to incentivize organ donation by offsetting financial losses workers incur from unpaid leave during the donation process.

Why is this important

Organ transplants save lives, but donation requires surgery and recovery time that may not be covered by paid leave policies. By providing a tax credit, the bill attempts to remove a financial barrier that might otherwise discourage potential donors from proceeding with donation, potentially increasing Virginia's organ donation supply.

Potential points of contention

  • Credit specifics undefined: The bill text leaves critical details unclear—the credit amount, income eligibility limits, and documentation requirements are not specified in the available information, making fiscal impact assessment difficult
  • Limited scope and duration: A temporary, nonrefundable credit (2024-2028) provides minimal long-term incentive; lower-income donors who may need the credit most often cannot benefit from nonrefundable credits
  • Employer policy gaps: The credit doesn't mandate paid leave policies, so workers at employers without donation leave benefits still bear out-of-pocket costs the credit may not fully cover

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

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