CA SB202

Expands the definition of "commercial blood bank for animals" to include both captive closed-colony animals and community-sourced animals (owned pets brought by their owners for blood donation).

Requires commercial blood banks to implement written protocols consistent with veterinary transfusion medicine standards, including bloodborne pathogen testing for all canine and feline donors and annual physical exams for captive animals.

Prohibits commercial blood banks from paying owners who bring community-sourced animals for blood donation, though fees for veterinary tests and services benefiting the donor animal are permitted.

Requires commercial blood banks to obtain informed written consent from owners of community-sourced animals and annually report donation data, adverse events, and complaints to the Department of Food and Agriculture.

Declares that blood transfusion production and use constitute the rendition of a service rather than a sale for liability purposes, and modifies public records exemptions to protect identifying personal information of animal owners while maintaining general transparency.