AN ACT REQUIRING THE USE OF VEIN ASSIST TECHNOLOGY OR PHLEBOTOMY ASSISTANCE TOOLS FOR PATIENTS WITH COMPLEX VENOUS ACCESS.

SB 471 requires clinical laboratories, blood collection centers, plasma donation facilities, and hospital-affiliated labs to use vein assist technology or specialized blood draw tools when collecting blood from patients with complex venous access (e.g., difficult-to-access veins). This applies directly to healthcare facilities performing blood draws and aims to improve the success rate and comfort of blood collection for affected patients. The bill mandates specific tools rather than standard needle techniques for these cases, focusing on practical implementation in clinical settings. It does not alter insurance coverage or patient eligibility but targets procedural changes in blood collection practices. The legislation seeks to enhance care quality and equitable access during blood draws without specifying penalties or timelines for compliance.