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NC lawmakers consider raising age for blood donation

Senate Bill 389 would raise the minimum age for blood donation in North Carolina without parental consent from 16 to 18.

RALEIGH, N.C. — A North Carolina Senate committee is expected to discuss raising the minimum age for blood donation. 

Senate Bill 389 would raise the age from 16 to 18 for a person to donate blood without their parent's permission. The bill passed its first reading in the Senate chamber before it was filed on March 28. The will would impact hospitals, blood banks, individuals and other blood drives where minors are allowed to participate. 

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SB389 is sponsored by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, including Senate Deputy President Pro Tempore Ralph Hise. It's also sponsored by three Democrats. 

Monday's discussion will start at 5:30 p.m. 

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