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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to discrimination in blood donations. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 111 of the General Laws to prohibit discrimination in blood donation facilities and services based on sex, gender, or sexual orientation. However, the bill allows such facilities to require proof of a negative HIV test result prior to accepting blood donations. The term "blood donation" is defined to include whole blood, platelet, and plasma donation.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (13)
Christine Barber (D),
Daniel Cullinane (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Dan Donahue (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Linda Forry (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Dan Hunt (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
John Rogers (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4797 (on 07/23/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3597 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3597.pdf |
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