HB159 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Ed Henry
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
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plasma donations, minors age 18 and older, participation in donation programs, Sec. 26-1-3.1 am'd; Sec. 26-1-3 repealed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: HB159 would let adults 18 and older consent to donate blood or plasma without a parent’s permission, ensure that consent cannot be disavowed later, and repeal an outdated provision.
What This Bill Does
It amends Section 26-1-3.1 to allow people 18 years and older to consent to donate blood (and plasma) without parental permission, with the consent not subject to later disaffirmance due to minority. It preserves that 17-year-olds may donate blood without parental permission and that 16-year-olds may donate only with written permission from a parent or guardian. It repeals Section 26-1-3, removing the old nonconforming law. It becomes effective on the first day of the third month after Governor approval.

Who It Affects
Adults aged 18 and older: can consent to donate blood or plasma without parental permission; their consent cannot be later disaffirmed because of minority.
Teens aged 17: may donate blood without parental permission, with consent not subject to later disaffirmance due to minority.
Teens aged 16: may donate blood only with written permission from a parent or guardian.
Blood donation programs, hospitals, and other donation sites: must follow the updated consent rules and the repeal of the old law.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 26-1-3.1 to authorize 18-year-olds and older to consent to donate blood or plasma without parent/guardian permission.
States that such consent is not subject to later disaffirmance because of minority.
Maintains existing provisions: 17-year-olds may consent to donate blood without parental permission; 16-year-olds may donate blood with written parental permission.
Repeals Section 26-1-3, Code of Alabama 1975.
Sets the act to become effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor's approval.

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Subjects: Health