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2025R: HB1315 ACT 147

TO AUTHORIZE A BLOOD TYPE DESIGNATION TO BE PLACED ON A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD.

Latest action: Notification that HB1315 is now Act 147

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Jan 30, 2025, 10:03 a.m. CTHouseFiled
Jan 30, 2025, 4:57 p.m. CTHouseRead the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION- HOUSE
Feb 11, 2025, 10:45 a.m. CTHouseReturned by the Committee with the recommendation that it do pass as amended 1
Feb 12, 2025, 8:36 a.m. CTHousePlaced on second reading for the purpose of amendment.
Feb 12, 2025, 8:36 a.m. CTHouseAmendment No. 1 read and adopted and the bill ordered engrossed.
Feb 12, 2025, 10:24 a.m. CTHouseREPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
Feb 13, 2025, 1:55 p.m. CTHouseRead the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. ·
Feb 13, 2025, 3:58 p.m. CTSenateReceived from the House.
Feb 13, 2025, 3:58 p.m. CTSenateRead first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to TRANSPORTATION, TECHNOLOGY & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - SENATE
Feb 17, 2025, 5:17 p.m. CTSenateReturned by the Committee, with the recommendation that it Do Pass
Feb 18, 2025, 11:29 a.m. CTSenateRead the third time and passed. ·
Feb 18, 2025, 11:29 a.m. CTSenateReturned to the House as passed.
Feb 18, 2025, 1:35 p.m. CTHouseReturned from the Senate as passed.
Feb 18, 2025, 1:35 p.m. CTHouseTO BE ENROLLED
Feb 20, 2025, 9:25 a.m. CTHouseCorrectly enrolled and ordered transmitted to the Governor's Office.
Feb 25, 2025, 4:49 p.m. CTHouseNotification that HB1315 is now Act 147

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Feb 11, 2025, 10:00 a.m. CT House Public Transportation Committee Meeting · Big Mac, Room B Video Add to Google Calendar Add to Apple Calendar
Feb 13, 2025, 1:30 p.m. CT House Meeting · House Video Add to Google Calendar Add to Apple Calendar
Feb 17, 2025, 2:30 p.m. CT Senate Public Transport Tech and Leg Affairs · Old Supreme Court Video Add to Google Calendar Add to Apple Calendar
Feb 18, 2025, 10:30 a.m. CT Senate Floor Session · Senate Chamber Video Add to Google Calendar Add to Apple Calendar

Filed amendments on record: H1 (House) by Torres, filed Feb 11, 2025, 10:39 a.m. CT: Hall of the House of Representatives 95th General Assembly - Regular Session, 2025 Amendment Form ______________________________________________________________________ Subtitle of House Bill 1315 TO AUTHORIZE A BLOOD TYPE DESIGNATION TO BE PLACED ON A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIF.

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H1 HouseTorresFeb 11, 2025, 10:39 a.m. CT

Fiscal impact

DFA1 · Feb 1, 2025

Fiscal Impact Statement Bill: HB1315 Bill Subtitle: TO AUTHORIZE A BLOOD TYPE DESIGNATION TO BE PLACED ON A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: Reps. Torres,Barnes, Barnett, A. Brown, N. Burkes, Childress, Eaton, Gonzales, Worthen, Hall, Henley, McGruder, Nazarenko, and Steele Sen. Dees Basic Change: HB1315 allows an applicant to apply to have a blood type designation placed on his or her driver's license or state-issued identification card. A parent or guardian may apply for the designation on behalf of an applicant. To have the blood type placed on the driver's license or identification card, an applicant must: • Submit a signed form created by the Office of Driver Services (ODS) stating his or her blood type; and • Pay the fee authorized for the driver's license or identification card. The applicant is responsible for the accuracy of the information provided to ODS. The choice to have a blood type designated on a person’s driver's license or identification card is optional. An applicant whose driver's license has not expired may h

DFA2 · Feb 15, 2025

Fiscal Impact Statement Bill: HB1315 Amendment Number: H1 Bill Subtitle: TO AUTHORIZE A BLOOD TYPE DESIGNATION TO BE PLACED ON A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: Reps. Torres,Barnes, Barnett, A. Brown, N. Burkes, Childress, Eaton, Gonzales, Worthen, Hall, Henley, McGruder, Nazarenko, and Steele Sen. Dees Basic Change: House Amendment No. 1 --- HB1315-H1 clarifies that an applicant is responsible for verification of the accuracy of the blood type designation on their driver's license or identification card. HB1315-H1 also provides an effective date of January 1, 2026. Original Bill --- HB1315 allows an applicant to apply to have a blood type designation placed on his or her driver's license or state-issued identification card. A parent or guardian may apply for the designation on behalf of an applicant. To have the blood type placed on the driver's license or identification card, an applicant must: • Submit a signed form created by the Office of Driver Services (ODS) stating his or her blood type; and • Pay the fee authorized for t

Committee actions

  • Do Pass · Senate · Feb 17, 2025, 5:17 p.m. CT
    Returned by the Committee, with the recommendation that it Do Pass
  • Do Pass as amended · House · Feb 11, 2025, 10:45 a.m. CT
    Returned by the Committee with the recommendation that it do pass as amended 1

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Senate · RCS 267

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 11:29:09 AM · arkleg

32Yea
0Nay
0Not voting
0Present
3Excused

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House · RCS 228

Thursday, February 13, 2025 1:55:45 PM · arkleg

98Yea
0Nay
1Not voting
1Present
0Excused

Yea (98)

Present (1)

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