SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5397

BYSenators Cantu, Johnson, Anderson, Rasmussen, Craswell, Smith and Lee

Allowing the blood donor to designate a recipient of that blood under specified conditions.

Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

Senate Hearing Date(s):January 31, 1990

Senate Staff:Don Sloma (786-7414)

AS OF JANUARY 25, 1990

BACKGROUND:

Any person 18 years of age or older may voluntarily donate their blood to a blood bank.  Current law does not specifically authorize a blood donor to designate the recipient. 

SUMMARY:

Hospitals and blood banks must allow a recipient of blood to designate a donor if:  (1) the recipient has solicited the donors; (2) the donor consents; (3) the donation can be made in a timely manner; (4) the donor is qualified to donate blood; and (5) the blood is acceptable to meet the recipient's needs.

Directed donations may be used for other purposes if not used by the intended recipient within seven days.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      available