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SD HB1171
Bill
Status
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Josephine Garcia
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AI Summary
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Blood collection entities must require donors to disclose whether they have ever received a COVID-19 or mRNA vaccination
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Blood bags from vaccinated donors must be conspicuously labeled to indicate the donor's COVID-19/mRNA vaccination status, though no personally identifiable donor information may appear on the label
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Patients needing non-emergency blood transfusions may request blood from either vaccinated or unvaccinated donors, and healthcare professionals must honor this preference if such blood is available at the facility
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Healthcare providers are prohibited from denying, restricting, or interfering with a patient's care based on their blood donor vaccination preference
Legislative Description
Establish provisions related to the disclosure of COVID-19 and mRNA vaccination status and blood donations.
Public Health and Safety
Last Action
House of Representatives Do Pass, Failed, YEAS 23, NAYS 42. H.J. 340
2/17/2026