Bill > A08439

This bill amends the New York Public Health Law to authorize the commissioner of health to provide grants to not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions (from elementary through postsecondary levels) to help cover the expenses of organizing local blood donation drives. The modification expands the commissioner's existing powers related to blood collection and distribution, specifically adding the ability to financially support local blood drive efforts. By enabling grants for these drives, the bill aims to facilitate and encourage blood donation at the community level. The bill updates the language to use gender-neutral terms (replacing "he" with "such commissioner") and adds a new provision that allows the commissioner to provide financial assistance to organizations conducting blood drives. The amendment takes effect immediately upon passage, allowing the health commissioner to begin implementing these grant provisions right away.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8439