HB1242

Pennsylvania HB1242 establishes a bone marrow donor recruitment program and public health notification programs.

HB1242 mandates the Pennsylvania Department of Health to create a bone marrow donor recruitment program aimed at educating residents about the necessity for bone marrow donors from diverse ethnic backgrounds. The bill also requires the department to develop electronic informational materials on bone marrow donation and the registration process with the National Marrow Donor Program. These materials will be posted on the department's website and displayed in health care facilities, blood banks, and driver's license offices. The act will take effect in 60 days.