Texas HB2991 regulates blood donation by minors, requiring parental consent and limiting donation frequency and compensation.

Texas HB2991 amends the Health and Safety Code to regulate blood donation by persons younger than 18 years of age. The bill allows a 17-year-old to donate blood or blood components if their parent, managing conservator, or legal guardian provides written informed consent. The consent form must detail the risks and potential health effects of donating blood, especially for minors. The bill prohibits minors from donating more than once within 24 hours or more than twice in a calendar year. It also bans any compensation for donations and selling donated blood or blood components.

Texas HB2991 regulates blood donation by minors, requiring parental consent and limiting donation frequency and compensation.

Texas HB2991 amends the Health and Safety Code to regulate blood donation by persons younger than 18 years of age. The bill allows a 17-year-old to donate blood or blood components if their parent, managing conservator, or legal guardian provides written informed consent. The consent form must detail the risks and potential health effects of donating blood, especially for minors. The bill prohibits minors from donating more than once within 24 hours or more than twice in a calendar year. It also bans any compensation for donations and selling donated blood or blood components.