JENNA'S LAW:  BLOOD DONATION AT 16

Senate Bill 486

Sponsor:  Sen. Wayne Kuipers

House Committee:  Health Policy

Senate Committee:  Health Policy

Complete to 3-11-08

A SUMMARY OF SENATE BILL 486 AS PASSED BY THE SENATE 6-12-07

Public Act 22 of 1971, which prescribes the age at which persons may donate their blood, allows a person 17 years of age or older to donate blood in a voluntary and noncompensatory blood program without the need for consent by a parent or legal guardian.

Senate Bill 486 would name Public Act 22 as "Jenna's Law" and would allow an individual who was 16 years of age to donate blood in a voluntary and noncompensatory blood program with his or her parent's or legal guardian's permission or authorization.

MCL 722.41

FISCAL IMPACT:

Senate Bill 486 has no state or local fiscal impact.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Susan Stutzky

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Susan Frey

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.