An Act to increase access to blood donation
This bill amends Massachusetts state law to allow blood banks registered with the federal Food and Drug Administration to operate in the state. The change directly affects organizations that currently hold federal approval but may not have been explicitly included in previous state statutes. By updating the legal definition of eligible blood establishments, the legislation aims to expand the availability of blood donation services. This policy adjustment ensures that federally recognized blood centers can legally collect and distribute blood within Massachusetts.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Sep 2023
Senate Passage
Mar 2023
Governor
Introduced Mar 30, 2023
Last action Apr 18, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Sep 27, 2023
Committee
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
lower
Mar 30, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Mar 30, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Health
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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