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AL HB255
Bill
Status
1/16/2014
Primary Sponsor
Ed Henry
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 26-1-3.1 of the Alabama Code to authorize persons 18 years of age or older to donate blood or plasma without parental or guardian permission.
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Retains existing law allowing 17-year-olds to donate blood in voluntary, noncompensatory programs without parental permission.
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Retains existing law allowing 16-year-olds to donate blood with written parental or guardian permission.
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Repeals Section 26-1-3 of the Alabama Code as a nonconforming provision.
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Takes effect on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
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plasma donations, minors age 18 and older, participation in donation programs, Sec. 26-1-3.1 am'd; Sec. 26-1-3 repealed
Health
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 12 Favorable from Health
4/1/2014