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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5179

SB 5179: Blood donation

Concerning blood donation.

Summary

  • Authorizes a person between the ages of 16 and 17 years old to donate blood, including donation through apheresis, in any voluntary and noncompensatory blood program with permission from the person's parent or legal guardian.
  • Specifies that the provision authorizing a person 18 years of age or older to donate blood includes donation through apheresis.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5179), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2021
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2021
  2. Out of committeeFeb 8, 2021
  3. Passed SenateFeb 23, 2021
  4. Passed HouseMar 24, 2021
  5. GovernorApr 7, 2021
  6. LawApr 7, 2021
Prime sponsor
Marko Liias (D-21)
Introduced
January 13, 2021 in the Senate
Last action
April 7, 2021
Session law
Chapter 16, Laws of 2021
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5179, SSB 5179

AN ACT Relating to blood donation;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Marko Liias (D-21)

4 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Senator R-18Senator D-47Emily Randall D-26Claire Wilson D-30

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 23, 2021
Version voted on: SSB 5179
48 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28100
Republican20000
How each member voted

Nay (1)

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House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 24, 2021
Version voted on: SSB 5179
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican41000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/25/2021. (SSB 5179)
  2. Chapter 16, 2021 Laws. (SSB 5179)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 5179)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5179)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 5179)
  6. President signed. (SSB 5179)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5179)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5179)
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SSB 5179)
  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SSB 5179)
  11. HCW - Majority; do pass. (SSB 5179)
  12. HCW - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5179)
  13. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. (SSB 5179)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5179)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5179)
  16. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5179)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  18. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5179)
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5179)
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  22. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5179)
  23. HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5179)
  24. HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  25. Minority; without recommendation.
  26. First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care.

SB 5179 in other sessions

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