Connecticut 2020 Regular Session

Connecticut Senate Bill SB00075

Introduced
2/11/20  
Refer
2/11/20  
Refer
2/11/20  
Report Pass
3/4/20  

Caption

An Act Permitting Persons Sixteen Years Old To Donate Blood.

Impact

The proposed changes are intended to positively impact the blood donation landscape in the state. By lowering the age threshold for blood donors, this bill may encourage more teenagers to participate in voluntary blood donation programs. Advocates assert that this will help mitigate blood shortages and strengthen community health initiatives, particularly in times of emergency when blood supplies are critical. As a result, this measure could lead to a more robust and consistent blood supply for local hospitals and health services.

Summary

SB00075, also known as the Act Permitting Persons Sixteen Years Old To Donate Blood, seeks to amend the legal framework surrounding blood donation in the state by allowing individuals aged sixteen to donate blood with parental consent. Currently, the law permits only those seventeen years and older to donate blood without parental involvement. This bill aims to expand access to blood donation among younger citizens, thereby potentially increasing the blood donation pool and enhancing public health resources.

Contention

However, there may be points of contention surrounding the balance of enabling minors to make significant medical decisions, such as donating blood. Opponents might argue that blood donation is a serious commitment and that all minors, even with parental consent, should carefully consider the implications of such actions. Concerns could be raised regarding ensuring that parents fully understand the health implications for their children and whether 16-year-olds have the maturity to make this decision responsibly. These discussions highlight the ongoing debate around minors' rights in health-related matters.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT SB00324

An Act Concerning Probate Court Operations And Administration.

CT HB05290

An Act Concerning Various Revisions To The Public Health Statutes.

CT HB05294

An Act Concerning A Registry Of Persons Convicted Of Financial Crimes Against Elderly Persons.

CT HB05001

An Act Supporting Connecticut Seniors And The Improvement Of Nursing And Home-based Care.

CT SB00212

An Act Concerning The Revisor's Technical Corrections To The General Statutes.

CT SB00183

An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The Department Of Motor Vehicles And Concerning Low-speed Vehicles, The Towing Of Occupied Vehicles, School Buses, Electric Commercial Vehicles, The Passenger Registration Of Pick-up Trucks And Removable Windshield Placards For Persons Who Are Blind And Persons With Disabilities.

CT SB00368

An Act Concerning Source Plasma Donation Centers.

CT SB00279

An Act Concerning Certification For Removable Windshield Placards For Persons Who Are Blind And Persons With Disabilities And The Membership Of The Accessible Parking Advisory Council.

CT HB05414

An Act Concerning Additional Legal Protections Under The Commission On Human Rights And Opportunities Statutes For Victims Of Sexual Assault, Trafficking In Persons And Stalking.

CT SB00410

An Act Concerning Paid Internships For High School Students.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.