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CA SB1115

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/24/2020

Primary Sponsor

Scott Wilk

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Redefines "commercial blood bank for animals" to eventually require only "community-sourced" animals (pets brought by their owners) rather than "captive closed-colony" animals kept solely for blood collection, with the transition occurring 3 years after the Department of Food and Agriculture determines equivalent blood supply is available

  • Increases license application and renewal fees from $250 to $1,000 per establishment, with authority to raise fees further to cover reasonable regulatory costs

  • Requires commercial blood banks to obtain informed written consent from pet owners, ensure veterinary oversight determines donations are safe, and prohibits payment to owners for blood donations (though veterinary services benefiting the animal are allowed)

  • Mandates annual reporting to the department on donation numbers, units supplied, adverse events, complaints, and pathogen test results for both captive closed-colony and community-sourced animal donors

  • Establishes civil penalties of $1,000 per violation and authorizes license suspension or revocation for non-compliance, while protecting identifying personal information of animal donors' owners from public disclosure

Legislative Description

Commercial blood banks for animals: animal blood donors.

Last Action

Referred to Com. on AGRI.

6/29/2020

Committee Referrals

Agriculture6/29/2020
Appropriations5/19/2020
Agriculture3/5/2020
Rules2/19/2020

Full Bill Text

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