SB 1197 -- DONATING BLOOD

SPONSOR:  Wheeler (Viebrock)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee on
Children and Families by a vote of 11 to 0.

This bill allows any person who is 16 years of age to donate
blood if written permission or authorization is obtained from his
or her parent or guardian.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2007, FY 2008, and
FY 2009.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill is necessary because
blood banks in this state have very little supplies.

Testifying for the bill were Senator Wheeler; and Representative
Viebrock.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Dominic Lackey, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:47 am