This bill establishes a new section in the Oklahoma Statutes to create a COVID-19 Blood Bank under the Oklahoma State Department of Health. The blood bank will specifically receive and store blood from individuals who are unvaccinated and have not received COVID-19 vaccinations. The Department of Health is tasked with promulgating the necessary rules for the establishment and operation of this blood bank.
The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2026. It aims to provide a specialized resource for blood that meets specific criteria related to COVID-19 vaccination status, reflecting ongoing public health discussions surrounding vaccination and blood donation.