S 7151 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to waiting list for organs

This bill removes a New York state law that previously prohibited patients from being listed on multiple organ transplant waiting lists simultaneously. It directly affects individuals awaiting organ transplants who may now be eligible to join waiting lists managed by different organ procurement organizations within the state. The key change allows patients to participate in multiple transplant programs without violating state rules, while requiring transplant facilities to inform patients about this new option before listing them. The bill does not alter organ allocation criteria or medical suitability standards.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 2, 2025 Last action Jun 5, 2025
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What changed between versions

S7151 → S7151A · 3 edits
MINOR
This bill amends the Public Health Law to remove the prohibition on patients being listed on multiple organ transplant waiting lists in New York State. Previously, patients could only be placed on one waiting list at a time, but now they may participate in multiple transplant programs if medically necessary. The bill also updates the bill number to S7151-A and adjusts committee assignment procedures.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded from prohibiting multiple waiting lists to allowing patient participation in multiple transplant programs when needed due to medical conditions like prior failed transplants or blood transfusions.
ELIGIBILITY

Removed the prohibition preventing patients from being placed on multiple organ waiting lists simultaneously

Added language allowing patients to participate in multiple transplant programs when medically necessary due to conditions like prior failed transplants or immunization requirements

TECHNICAL

Updated bill number from S7151 to S7151-A and modified committee assignment language to include committee discharge and amendment procedures

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Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Amendments
2
Apr 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7151A
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
upper
Apr 2, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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