HB255 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ed Henry

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Blood donations, plasma donations, minors age 18 and older, participation in donation programs, Sec. 26-1-3.1 am'd; Sec. 26-1-3 repealed

Summary

HB255 would let people aged 18 and older donate blood or plasma without parental consent and repeal an older, nonconforming provision.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes individuals who are 18 years of age or older to donate blood or plasma in donation programs without the permission of a parent or guardian. It preserves existing rules for younger ages: 17-year-olds can donate without parental consent, while 16-year-olds may donate only with written permission from a parent or guardian. It repeals Section 26-1-3, Code of Alabama 1975, which is described as a nonconforming law.

Who It Affects

• Adults aged 18 and older, who would be able to donate blood or plasma without needing parental consent.
• Blood and plasma donation programs and health authorities, which would need to update policies, forms, and procedures to reflect the new age rule and to implement the repeal of the old provision.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 26-1-3.1 to authorize persons 18 years of age or older to donate blood or plasma without the permission of a parent or guardian; clarifies existing provisions for 17-year-olds and 16-year-olds in terms of consent and parental permission.
• Repeals Section 26-1-3, Code of Alabama 1975.

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Subjects

Health