PDF Version Ohio Legislative Service Commission Edward Millane Fiscal Note & Local Impact Statement
Bill:	S.B. 57 of the 128th G.A.	Date:	May 5, 2009
Status:	As Passed by the Senate	Sponsor:	Sen. Gibbs
Local Impact Statement Procedure Required:  No — No local cost
Contents:	Permits a person who is 16 years old to donate blood with parental consent

State Fiscal Highlights

· No direct fiscal effect on the state.

Local Fiscal Highlights

· No direct fiscal effect on political subdivisions.

Detailed Fiscal Analysis

The bill permits any person 16 to 17 years of age to donate blood, with parental consent, in a voluntary blood program that is not operated for profit.  Under continuing law, any person 17 years of age or older may donate blood in such a program without parental consent.  The bill does not have a fiscal effect on the state or local governments. 

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, approximately 16 other states have laws that permit 16-year-olds to donate blood, usually with parental consent.

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