 
September 30, 2005
Schwarzenegger OK’s Organ Transplants For HIVers
by Staff
Friday, September 30, 2005—California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill into law
Thursday that bars health insurers from denying organ transplant coverage to
HIVers because of their status. Jon Givner, HIV Project Director at Lambda
Legal, testified in front of the California Assembly before that body passed the bill in August, “This groundbreaking law is based on sound science and sets a
national standard for protecting the HIV community.” He also pointed out that
the law is essential for the one-third of HIVers coinfected with hepatitis C,
which can lead to liver failure. It was a good day in California
for organ transplant rights, but not so for other issues important to many
HIVers. Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed legislation to legalize gay marriage and
to raise the minimum wage.
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