What's happening
This bill requires a one-year screening program for all blood donations in New York to test for babesia microti.
Why it matters
Addresses a rising public health concern. Babesia microti is a tick-borne parasite that can be transmitted via blood transfusions, and its incidence has been increasing in the northeastern US. This screening could help prevent transfusion-related cases, enhancing patient safety.
Creates a framework for future blood safety protocols. By mandating a report and recommendations after the pilot, the bill positions New York to potentially adopt permanent, evidence-based blood screening policies, depending on the program’s findings.
Impacts blood donation logistics and costs. Blood banks and hospitals may need to adjust their collection and testing processes, possibly increasing operational costs or affecting blood supply logistics during the screening period.
Involves coordination with key stakeholders. The requirement for consultation with the American Red Cross means the program will incorporate expertise from a major blood supplier, likely improving the effectiveness and feasibility of the screening effort.
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Test Blood for Babesia
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Sponsors
32 Co-sponsors
- Angelo Santabarbara
- Carmen E. Arroyo
- Phil Steck
- Kenneth Zebrowski
- Fred Thiele
- Jonathan Jacobson
- Carrie Woerner
- Michael Blake
- Walter T. Mosley
- Aileen Gunther
- Jo Anne Simon
- Anthony D'Urso
- Joe DeStefano
- Alicia Hyndman
- Ellen C. Jaffee
- Nader Sayegh
- Kimberly Jean-Pierre
- Mike LiPetri
- David DiPietro
- Colin Schmitt
- Andrew Raia
- John Salka
- Deborah Glick
- Donna Lupardo
- Brian Manktelow
- Clifford Crouch
- Mark Walczyk
- Brian D. Miller
- William Magnarelli
- Anthony H. Palumbo
- Jake Ashby
- Philip Palmesano
2 Multi-sponsors
History
- Referred to health
- Referred to health
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
3440
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 29, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. BARRETT -- read once and referred to the Committee on Health
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to screening blood donations for babesia microti; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The public health law is amended by adding a new section 3121-a to read as follows:
§ 3121-a. Temporary screening of blood donations for babesia microti. 1. The commissioner is hereby authorized and directed to establish a one year screening program for all blood donations to screen such donations for the presence of babesia microti. The commissioner shall consult with the American Red Cross when designing such program.
2. The commissioner shall, within ninety days of the conclusion of the babesia microti screening program, report the findings and conclusions of such program to the governor, temporary president of the senate, speaker of the assembly and the council on human blood and transfusion services. Such report shall include recommendations on whether all blood donations should be screened for babesia microti on a permanent basis.
§ 2. The temporary screening of blood donations for babesia microti required by section one of this act shall be established and all donated blood shall be screened for babesia microti commencing within one hundred eighty days from the date this act shall have become a law.
§ 3. This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed repealed two years after such date.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD06692-01-9
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