Establishes requirements for blood donation disclosure of COVID-19 and mRNA vaccination status.

South Dakota HB1171 mandates that blood donation collectors require donors to disclose their COVID-19 and mRNA vaccination status. If a donor has received such vaccinations, the blood bag must be labeled to indicate this status. The bill prohibits the disclosure of the donor's personally identifiable information on the blood bag. Additionally, it ensures that individuals needing a blood transfusion in non-emergency situations can request blood from a donor with or without a COVID-19 or mRNA vaccination, and health care professionals must comply with such requests if the blood is available.

Establishes requirements for blood donation disclosure of COVID-19 and mRNA vaccination status.

South Dakota HB1171 mandates that blood donation collectors require donors to disclose their COVID-19 and mRNA vaccination status. If a donor has received such vaccinations, the blood bag must be labeled to indicate this status. The bill prohibits the disclosure of the donor's personally identifiable information on the blood bag. Additionally, it ensures that individuals needing a blood transfusion in non-emergency situations can request blood from a donor with or without a COVID-19 or mRNA vaccination, and health care professionals must comply with such requests if the blood is available.