Bill > AB725

This bill establishes the California Source Plasma Donation Centers Act, which creates a comprehensive regulatory framework for source plasma donation centers. The bill authorizes the operation of centers specifically dedicated to collecting source plasma (the fluid portion of blood) through plasmapheresis, a process where blood is drawn, plasma is separated, and red blood cells are returned to the donor. Centers will be allowed to offer financial compensation to donors and must obtain a license from the State Department of Public Health. Key requirements include conducting donor screenings, obtaining informed consent, testing donations for infectious diseases, and maintaining specific medical oversight. A permanent medical director must be designated for each center, and centers must follow strict protocols for donor identification, health screening, and testing. The bill also establishes protections for donor privacy and limits liability for accidental disclosure of test results. Violations of the bill's provisions would be considered misdemeanors, punishable by fines up to $1,000 or up to 30 days in jail. Additionally, fees collected from licensing source plasma donation centers will be deposited into the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Fund, and the Department of Public Health is authorized to create regulations to implement and enforce the law's provisions.

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