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Senator Frederick’s bill to give workers four hours paid leave for blood donation draws mixed reactions at committee hearing
Summary
Senate Bill 1108 would require employers to allow up to four hours of paid leave per year for blood donation without loss of pay or benefits. Supporters said it could boost donations during shortages; school and business groups raised concerns about large unfunded costs and overlap with existing leave laws.
Senate Bill 1108, sponsored by Senator Frederick, drew both support and concern at a public hearing before the Senate Committee on Labor and Business on April 1.
The bill would require employers to permit an employee to use up to four hours of paid leave per calendar year to donate blood without loss of time, pay or benefits. The measure specifies that this leave would be in addition to any other accrued paid leave to which an employee is entitled.
Senator Lou Frederick (D‑District 22), who testified remotely, said the bill was prompted by a constituent who moved…
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