House Committee Begins Hearings on Legislation to Support Living Organ Donors

COLUMBUS – The House Ways and Means Committee yesterday began hearings on House Bill 399, legislation to remove barriers to living organ donation in Ohio, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Brian Lampton (R-Beavercreek).

Specifically, this legislation will provide financial relief to living organ donors by expanding the existing income tax deduction for living organ donors. It will also create a new income tax credit for employers who provide paid leave to an employee who makes an organ donation.

“I believe that this bill could provide meaningful financial relief for living organ donors, and, crucially, incentivize employers to provide paid leave to employees who choose to become a living organ donor,” said Lampton during sponsor testimony. “Nearly 2,000 Ohioans are waiting on life saving kidney transplants, and we believe that House Bill 399 can help bring that number down.”

According to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, almost 3,000 Ohioans await a lifesaving organ transplant. 

House Bill 399 awaits further consideration by the House Ways and Means Committee.