Bill > H0131

This bill requires blood donation centers to mandate that donors disclose their COVID-19 and mRNA vaccine history, with specific provisions for labeling and patient choice. Under the new law, any organization collecting blood for transfusions must require donors to reveal whether they have received a COVID-19 or mRNA vaccine at any point in their lifetime. Blood from donors who have received such vaccines must be clearly and conspicuously marked, allowing patients in non-emergency medical situations to request blood based on the donor's vaccination status. The law specifically empowers individuals receiving blood transfusions to choose blood from donors who match their preferred vaccination background, provided such blood is available. The legislation will go into effect on July 1, 2025, with the bill's language specifying that it applies to both COVID-19 vaccines and broader messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines. This bill represents a unique approach to blood donation transparency, giving patients more information and choice about the origin of blood used in their medical treatments.

Health and Social Services

Health and Welfare Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0131/