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PA HB1242
Bill
Status
4/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Liz Hanbidge
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AI Summary
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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
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Requires the Department of Health to develop electronic informational materials in consultation with the National Marrow Donor Program, covering donation procedures and registry registration
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Mandates posting of bone marrow donation information on the Department of Health website and electronic display in collaboration with the Department of Transportation
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Permits health care facilities, blood banks, and PennDOT offices to print, post, or electronically display the educational materials
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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