TITLE: Relating to consent for the donation of blood or blood components by a minor.

SUMMARY: Relating to consent for the donation of blood or blood components by a minor.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to consent for the donation of blood or blood components by a minor. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 162.015, Health and Safety Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 162.015. DONATION OF BLOOD BY PERSONS YOUNGER THAN 18 YEARS OF AGE. [A person who is 17 years of age may consent to the donation of the person's blood or blood components.] A person younger than 18 years of age may not:(1) donate blood or blood components without the consent of a parent, managing conservator, guardian, or other person who is legally authorized to consent to the person's medical care; or (2) receive any compensation from a blood bank for a donation of the person's blood or blood components. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2015.