Establishing an office of organ transplant equity within the department of health and mental hygiene

Summary

This bill would establish an Office of Organ Transplant Equity (“Office”) within the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The Office would be responsible for providing, or partnering with organ transplant centers to provide, organ transplant care coordination services to guide people seeking an organ transplant through the organ transplant process. In addition, the Office would be required to distribute informational materials about transplant care and access to people seeking a transplant and to host outreach events, and to offer informational materials and trainings to healthcare providers involved in transplant care. The Office would also be required to compile an annual report detailing its activities and recommending ways to improve access and medical care relating to transplants in New York City.

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Committee on Hospitals

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Full history

1. Feb 24, 2026

   Introduced

   This Introduction was Introduced by Council

   NYC Council

2. Feb 24, 2026

   Referred to committee

   This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Hospitals

   NYC Council

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