2007 Senate Bill 486

Lower age for donating blood

Introduced in the Senate

May 9, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Wayne Kuipers (R-30)

To allow a person who is age 16 to donate blood with parental consent. Under current law no one under age 17 may donate blood.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

June 5, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 12, 2007

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 12, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

March 13, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.