Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to override a veto of a bill that establishes protections for living organ donors in Maine.

Highlights:

• Prohibits a denial of coverage or an increase in insurance premiums for Life insurance, disability insurance or long-term care insurance for living organ donors (Sec. 2).

• Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish, maintain and operate an information service to educate the public on live organ donation, which must include, but is not limited to (Sec. 1):

• A description of the benefits of live organ donation; and

• The impact of live organ donation on the access of a living organ donor to insurance.

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to override a veto of a bill that establishes protections for living organ donors in Maine.

Highlights:

• Prohibits a denial of coverage or an increase in insurance premiums for Life insurance, disability insurance or long-term care insurance for living organ donors (Sec. 2).

• Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish, maintain and operate an information service to educate the public on live organ donation, which must include, but is not limited to (Sec. 1):

• A description of the benefits of live organ donation; and

• The impact of live organ donation on the access of a living organ donor to insurance.

Full Bill Text

Vetoed by Governor Paul LePage