HB1228

South Dakota's National Guard members who donate an organ for transplant will now receive a stipend from the Department of the Military, with the amount depending on recovery time—50% of their monthly pay if recovery takes two weeks or less, or 150% if recovery takes longer. To qualify, members must give at least one month's notice, follow National Guard procedures, have the surgery at a certified transplant hospital, and not receive paid leave from their employer for the donation. This creates a new financial benefit to encourage organ donation among National Guard personnel.

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