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Bill would allow use of sick leave for blood donation; advocates say it removes a common barrier
Summary
Senate Bill 1108 would permit use of earned statutory sick time for blood donation connected to accredited blood programs; advocates said the change would make it easier for state employees to donate and help the blood supply.
Senate Bill 1108 would permit workers to use earned statutory sick time to donate blood as part of a voluntary program accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks or the American Red Cross.
Juan Cotto of Bloodworks Northwest, representing the Northwest Blood Coalition, told the committee the change would remove a common barrier to donation — difficulty finding…
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