Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB3508

Creates the End Organ Harvesting Act. Provides that a health benefit plan issuer may not cover a human organ transplant or post-transplant care if: (1) the transplant operation is performed in the People's Republic of China or another country known to have participated in forced organ harvesting, as designated by the Director of Public Health; or (2) the human organ to be transplanted was procured by sale or donation originating in the People's Republic of China or another country known to have participated in forced organ harvesting, as designated by the Director of Public Health. Provides that the Director of Public Health may designate additional countries with governments that fund, sponsor, or otherwise facilitate forced organ harvesting and shall provide written notice to the Secretary of Human Services and the Director of Insurance when the Director of Public Health designates an additional country. Defines "forced organ harvesting". Sets forth provisions concerning applicability and severability.

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