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PA HB1242

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Liz Hanbidge

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a bone marrow donor recruitment program within the Pennsylvania Department of Health to educate residents about the need for donors from diverse ethnic backgrounds and blood compatibility groups

  • Requires the Department of Health to develop electronic informational materials in consultation with the National Marrow Donor Program, covering donation procedures and registry registration

  • Mandates posting of bone marrow donation information on the Department of Health website and electronic display in collaboration with the Department of Transportation

  • Permits health care facilities, blood banks, and PennDOT offices to print, post, or electronically display the educational materials

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment and requires the Department of Health to promulgate implementing regulations

Legislative Description

Providing for public health notification programs; and establishing a bone marrow donor recruitment program.

Last Action

Referred to Health

4/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Health4/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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