Tennessee SB0828 requires blood donors to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status and allows non-emergency patients to request vaccinated donor blood.
Tennessee SB0828 amends the state's blood donation regulations to require blood donors to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status. If a donor has been vaccinated, the blood bag must be labeled to reflect this status, though no personal information can be disclosed. In non-emergency situations, patients may request blood from vaccinated donors, and if such blood is available, it must be used for the transfusion. This act takes effect July 1, 2025.
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