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HB 2449

special plate; blood; biologics; donors

57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Introduced by Leo Biasiucci and 1 co-sponsor

Arizona authorizes special license plates recognizing blood and biologics donors to increase voluntary donation participation and public health awareness.

House Second Reading
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Bill Summary · HB 2449

Legislative bill overview

HB 2449 creates a special license plate in Arizona for blood and biologics donors. The bill authorizes the Department of Transportation to design and issue these plates, which would serve as a visual identifier for individuals who have donated blood or biological materials.

Why is this important

The plate functions as a public recognition tool that could incentivize blood and organ donation by providing visible acknowledgment of donors' contributions to public health. Blood shortages are a persistent challenge in healthcare systems, and awareness campaigns combined with recognition programs have been shown to encourage voluntary donations.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost allocation: Whether taxpayers should subsidize the plate design and administrative costs, or if fees should be passed to donors
  • Privacy considerations: Some donors may not want public identification as donors due to personal medical privacy preferences
  • Effectiveness questions: Whether a decorative plate substantially increases donation rates compared to other incentive approaches, or if the investment represents effective use of state resources
  • Implementation scope: Unclear whether the bill covers blood donors only or expands to organ, tissue, and plasma donors, which may affect participation rates and system complexity

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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