Bill > S03984

This bill amends the New York Public Health Law to expand the commissioner of health's existing authority by adding a new power to provide grants to not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions (from elementary through postsecondary levels) to help cover the expenses of conducting local blood donation drives. The bill updates the language in Section 3100 of the public health law, specifically modifying the commissioner's existing powers related to blood collection, processing, storage, and distribution. The new provision allows the commissioner to make grants within appropriated amounts, supporting local efforts to collect blood donations. By enabling financial assistance for blood drives, the bill aims to support and potentially increase blood donation activities at local levels through schools and non-profit organizations. The changes also update gender-specific language (replacing "he" with "such commissioner") and add the new grant-making authority as a distinct power. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3984