The bill establishes new regulations regarding blood donations and the disclosure of vaccination status, specifically concerning COVID-19 and messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines. It mandates that individuals collecting blood donations must require donors to disclose their vaccination status related to these vaccines. Additionally, blood that comes from vaccinated donors must be clearly marked on its packaging and accompanying paperwork.
Furthermore, the bill grants individuals receiving blood transfusions the right to request blood from donors who have not received a COVID-19 or mRNA vaccine, provided that such blood is available at the medical facility. The Department of Health is tasked with creating the necessary rules to implement these provisions, and the act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.