SB204 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Greg J. Reed

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plasma donations, minors age 18 and older, participation in donation programs, Sec. 26-1-3.1 am'd; Sec. 26-1-3 repealed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

SB204 allows people 18 and older to donate blood or plasma without parental consent and repeals an older, conflicting law.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends the law to explicitly permit donors aged 18 and older to donate blood or plasma without a parent’s or guardian’s permission. It preserves existing rules for younger ages (16-year-olds need parental permission; 17-year-olds can donate without permission). It also repeals an older, nonconforming law and sets an effective date for the changes (the first day of the third month after approval by the governor).

Who It Affects

• Adults 18 years and older who want to donate blood or plasma; they would no longer need parental consent.
• Minors (16-17 years old) and their parents/guardians; 16-year-olds still need written parental permission, while 17-year-olds can donate without parental consent.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 26-1-3.1 to allow donors 18 years and older to donate blood or plasma without parental consent.
• Repeals Section 26-1-3, removing the older, nonconforming law from Alabama code.
• Notes that the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Health