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CA AB366

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Richard Bloom

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Origin

State Assembly

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits production of canine blood and blood component products for retail sale and distribution starting January 1, 2022, unless licensed by the Secretary of Food and Agriculture as a canine blood bank.

  • Requires canine blood banks to collect blood only from canines whose owners voluntarily consent to donation and to operate under direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian or board-certified specialist.

  • Establishes canine blood bank licensing requirements including following American Association of Blood Banks standards, donor health standards (minimum one year old, at least 50 pounds, current vaccinations, no bloodborne illness history), and infectious disease screening protocols.

  • Prohibits canine blood banks from paying donors for blood or blood component products, though veterinary testing and service fees are permitted.

  • Establishes a $1,000 annual licensing fee for canine blood bank applications and renewals, adjusted annually for inflation.

Legislative Description

Animals: blood, blood components, and biologics.

Last Action

From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

2/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Agriculture2/15/2019

Full Bill Text

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