Bill > A07955

This bill requires the New York State council on human blood and transfusion services to conduct a comprehensive review of current medical research and guidance regarding blood donation by patients with a history of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. The specific tick-borne illnesses include human anaplasmosis, babesiosis, human ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Powassan virus, Southern tick-associated rash illness, and other related co-infections. Within 90 days of the bill's effective date, the council must issue recommendations to the state health commissioner about collecting, testing, and distributing blood donations from patients with these illnesses. These recommendations must include an assessment of current medical research and potential recommendations for temporary or permanent moratoriums on blood collection from individuals with Lyme or tick-borne illnesses. Once the commissioner receives these recommendations, they are required to immediately provide a copy to the speaker of the assembly and the temporary president of the senate. The bill aims to ensure a thorough evaluation of the potential risks and medical guidelines surrounding blood donations from patients with tick-borne diseases.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7955