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ID S1098
Bill
Status
2/21/2019
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Primary care providers and urgent care physicians may ask new patients aged 18-45 years on intake forms whether they are registered with the bone marrow registry.
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Providers must offer information about the bone marrow registry to patients not registered, covering the need for donations, benefiting patient populations, how to join, and how to obtain free buccal swab kits.
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The Department of Health and Welfare shall develop and disseminate bone marrow registry information through oral, print, electronic, or other cost-effective methods.
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The Department of Health and Welfare may promulgate rules to implement the provisions of this section.
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Amends Chapter 37, Title 39, Idaho Code heading to include "Bone Marrow Donations" alongside anatomical tissue, organ, and fluid donations.
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to provide that physicians may inquire if patients are bone marrow donors and offer them information on the bone marrow registry.
BONE MARROW DONATION
Last Action
Read First Time, Referred to Health & Welfare
2/22/2019