82R25531 NAJ-D
By: Laubenberg H.B. No. 2788
Substitute the following for H.B. No. 2788:
By: Zerwas C.S.H.B. No. 2788
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the donation of blood by persons who are at least 16
years of age.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 162.015, Health and Safety Code, is
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 162.015. DONATION OF BLOOD BY PERSONS YOUNGER THAN 18
YEARS OF AGE. (a) A person who is at least 16 years of age but
younger than 17 years of age may donate the person's blood or blood
components if a parent, managing conservator, or guardian of the
person consents in writing to the donation.
(b) A person who is at least 17 years of age may consent to
the donation of the person's blood or blood components.
(c) A person younger than 18 years of age may not receive any
compensation from a blood bank for a donation of the person's blood
or blood components.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2011.