Legislators in Colorado Pass a $10,000 Tax Credit for Living Organ Donors and Expand Human Testimony in Favor of Organ Donation Rewards and Protections

Colorado Lawmakers Join Forces to Support Living Organ Donors with House Bill 1132

Heartfelt Stories Strengthen the Case for Protections and Incentives in Organ Donation Law

Legislators in Colorado are uniting behind House Bill 1132, the CARE for Living Donors Act, in a heartfelt show of support. According to the Colorado Politics article, the bill offers incentives and essential protections for organ donors. Driven by the moving stories of people like Jenn Diffendal, who lost her job as a result of donating a kidney, the law seeks to protect kidney donors from discrimination in the workplace and provide a $10,000 tax credit to ease financial burdens. The urgency of the measure is evident given the nearly 2,000 Coloradans who are waiting to be placed on organ donation waitlists, including heartbreaking stories like Christina’s, a maid who is waiting for a life-saving call.

Colorado Lawmakers Join Forces to Support Living Organ  Donors with House Bill 1132
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Human Testimonies Highlight the Significance and Effects of HB 1132 on Colorado’s Organ Donation Scene

The urgent need for support indicated in HB 1132 is highlighted by human narratives, from Jeff Blumenfeld’s creative billboard campaign to Patrick Lepak’s juggling act between work and donation appointments. The Kidney Connect project by Abie Rohrig and the passionate advocacy of Elaine Perlman highlight the potential life-saving effects of this legislation, particularly for low-income individuals who are disproportionately impacted by kidney disease. The bill’s bipartisan support demonstrates a shared understanding of its ability to improve the state’s organ donation environment and change lives, despite looming financial worries raised by Rep. Ron Weinberg regarding funding sources.

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